Question: Is all bird food is created equal?

Answer: No. Here are 5 reasons you should be feeding your feathered friends with Earl May Premium Bird Food! 

1. Best quality seed, with no filler.

2. Guaranteed fresh.

3. Sourced from local Midwest growers.

4. Blended to meet the nutritional needs of wild birds.

5. Free from pesticides, non-GMO.

Bird watching is a great hobby that can be enjoyed by everyone. Getting started is both easy and inexpensive. And now that you know why Earl May Premium Bird Food is the best choice, let’s learn more about feeding the birds throughout the year.

Bird Feeders

Hanging Feeders

• great for smaller birds
• can be hung from tree, pole, or hook

Platform Feeders

• mount on a post, fence, or deck railing.

Window Feeders

• These can be mounted directly to a window for close-up enjoyment.

Suet Feeders or Cages

• hold suet cakes to attract insect eating woodpeckers and nuthatches.

Bird Feeder Tips:

• Place feeders in sheltered location, not exposed to strong winds or predators.
• Group several different feeders together to attract different types of birds.
• Keep feeders clean.

Water

When used properly, bird baths bring an even greater variety of birds to the yard than feeding stations.

• Bird bath should have gently sloping sides and the water should be shallow - no more than 1 1/2” deep
• Place in the shade of a tree where it will keep cool and close to cover.• Winter is an essential time to keep open water for birds.
• Of course, birds need water to drink, but they also need it to keep them warm. Only clean feathers provide the insulation needed to keep the birds warm.
• Use an electric immersion de-icer to keep your birdbath at least partially unfrozen all winter long. It will offer a water source to the birds. 

Plants 

Sunflowers are easy to plant year after year. The sunflower bending to the ground loaded with seed heads not only looks beautiful but is a great attraction for many birds.

Shrubs

Planting shrubs create cover that provides protection while birds are feeding. Shrubs to attract birds include:

• Viburnum 
• Privet
• Honeysuckle 
• Currants
• Dogwood 
• Pyracantha
• Coralberry 
• Holly

Trees

Consider planting trees that will attract birds by the fruit and seeds they produce. Some popular choices:

• Russian Olive 
• Hackberry
• Red Cedar 
• Crabapples
• Dogwood 
• Junipers
• Maple 
• Serviceberry
• Plum

Here’s the best menu of seeds and feed to serve up to some of your feathered friends: