[CT Birds] Recommendation for bluebird feeder
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Marilyn Moger via CTBirds
Dec 29, 2025, 4:54:20 PM (2 days ago) Dec 29
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On Sunday morning with 9 inches of snow, I saw my first bluebird ever at my feeders trying to find something to eat. Any recommedations for a caged feeder that keeps out the squirrels and other big birds? In reviewing caged bird feeders, some have commented that the 1 1/2 " opening is too small for Eastern bluebirds. Thanks for any advice.Marilyn Moger- Milford
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Joe Bear via CTBirds
Dec 30, 2025, 8:22:43 AM (yesterday) Dec 30
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Marilyn,
Droll Yankees make great quality feeders, some being “squirrel proof”, but they’re not inexpensive. I have two of the “Whipper” model. That said, while these feeders definitely make it more difficult for squirrels to feed from, the best strategy is of course enough distance from any structure they can jump from as well as having a baffle preventing them from climbing up (a pole). Bluebirds nest on our property, and they stick around all winter (esp after a snowfall) if I offer sunflower hearts and suet.
Joe Bear
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On Sunday morning with 9 inches of snow, I saw my first bluebird ever at my feeders trying to find something to eat. Any recommedations for a caged feeder that keeps out the squirrels and other big birds? In reviewing caged bird feeders, some have commented that the 1 1/2 " opening is too small for Eastern bluebirds. Thanks for any advice.Marilyn Moger- Milford
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Droll Yankees make great quality feeders, some being “squirrel proof”, but they’re not inexpensive. I have two of the “Whipper” model. That said, while these feeders definitely make it more difficult for squirrels to feed from, the best strategy is of course enough distance from any structure they can jump from as well as having a baffle preventing them from climbing up (a pole). Bluebirds nest on our property, and they stick around all winter (esp after a snowfall) if I offer sunflower hearts and suet.
Joe Bear
Wilton
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Go GATORS!
"In every walk in nature one receives far more than one seeks."
-John Muir
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:03:49 +0000 (UTC)
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On Sunday morning with 9 inches of snow, I saw my first bluebird ever at my feeders trying to find something to eat. Any recommedations for a caged feeder that keeps out the squirrels and other big birds? In reviewing caged bird feeders, some have commented that the 1 1/2 " opening is too small for Eastern bluebirds. Thanks for any advice.Marilyn Moger- Milford
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