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Best Bird Feeders

According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, tens of millions of Americans feed wild birds in their backyards. And they spend several billion dollars each year on bird food and feeders. Like most products, bird feeders vary in quality and function, and beginners often rely on ads or merchants to make buying decisions.

Drawing on more than 30 years experience feeding backyard birds, I've assembled a list of the Best of the Best feeders. All are high-quality feeders with substantial guarantees. And most important, birds use them. I know because I have them all in my backyard.

Expert Review by

Scott Shalaway
Bird Expert

Dr. Scott Shalaway is a certified wildlife biologist who makes his living as a nature writer. He writes a weekly newspaper column that reaches more... Read more