Bird feeders should be located where they can be easily viewed from a window in an area protected from the wind - usually on the south side of the house. Ideally, a feeder should not be much over five feet from cover provided by trees and shrubs to provide safty for the birds. If a cat is present, feeders should be placed slightly further from trees and shrubs to provide the birds with a good look-out. Many birds will be attracted by open water at a time of year when little is available. You will also get a greater variety of birds.
Water can be in bird baths or other non-metal containers on the ground or raised.
Birds are also attracted to the sound of moving or dripping water. Sunflower seeds, peanut kernels. Feed with a tray-type feeder. Jay are rowdy and best fed at seperate feeder from other birds. Peanut kernels and hulled sunflower seeds.