The Haxtun-Fleming Herald - What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope

We’ve had our share of backyard birdfeeders over the years, some good, some bad. Invariably, the styles, shapes, capacity, and mount were based on what we thought was best to attract birds. The birds were mostly of a different mindset.

After years of experience, little seems to have changed. Do we hang or mount the feeders? Should they be tucked into the tree canopies or left exposed with a wide and safe range of view? Do we need half a dozen different styles or is one or two good enough? How important is it to have water nearby?

Much also depends on the type of feed. There is u...