Bird feeders can be protected by metal guards or hung from the end of a branch. Squirrels are expert tightrope walkers. Hanging a feeder from a wire between two trees will not keep squirrels away. Sparrows and juncos prefer to feed on the ground. Scatter their food at the base of a tree.
Birds feed most frequently in the morning and evening.
The Hobby of Bird Study Bird-watching is a hobby that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. In bird clubs the membership ranges in age from young children to grandparents. Bird study is anything you want to make of it. Or it may also be enjoyed by just looking from a window. Bird study can combine healthful outdoor activity with the pursuit of beauty and knowledge.