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Field Handbook Library
Five ways to hang a bird feeder without a tree: pole, deck clamp, wall bracket, window mount and ground tray, with what expert sources say about each.
Read the guideSix deck and railing bird feeder mounts from published roundups: clamp sizes, hooks, weight limits, who each suits and who should skip it.
Read the guideBird feeding stations that published reviews recommend, with the specs they state, who each suits, who should skip it and what the sources do not say.
Read the guideResearch-based guide to bird feeder poles and pole stations: how we chose, six picks with who each suits and who should skip it, and answers to common questions.
Read the guideWhere to place a bird feeder: distance from cover, pole height, baffles and window safety, with the points where expert sources disagree.
Read the guideHow far should a bird feeder be from a window? Cornell says under 3 feet or on the glass. Plus decals, tape and window feeders that reduce collisions.
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