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Backyard Birdwatching & Wild Bird Feeding Essentials: Top Amazon Picks for Florida Yards
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items Central Florida yards draw an amazing mix of birds year-round, from cardinals and woodpeckers to hummingbirds and painted buntings. This is the gear I use to turn a backyard into a birdwatching hotspot, including feeders, the right seed, bird baths, ...
A tough, chew-proof tube feeder that holds up to Florida sun and storms for years. The multiple ports draw cardinals, chickadees, and finches all at once.
Droll Yankees Tube Bird Feeder
This classic hopper holds a big load of seed so you refill less often. The covered roof keeps our afternoon thunderstorms from soaking the seed.
Perky-Pet Wild Bird Hopper Feeder
A cedar cage feeder that brings woodpeckers and warblers right up close. The upside-down design lets clinging birds feed while keeping bully birds away. Pairs perfectly with suet cakes.
Nature's Way Cedar Suet Bird Feeder
High-energy suet cakes that Florida woodpeckers and wrens can't resist. The variety pack lets you see which flavor your yard birds prefer.
Wild Bird Suet Cakes Variety Pack
Florida hummingbirds love this bright red glass feeder, and the wide base is easy to clean. The little perches let them rest while they sip.
Perky-Pet Glass Hummingbird Feeder
A well-rounded blend that attracts the widest mix of backyard species. This is my go-to for filling both the hopper and tube feeders.
Wagner's Deluxe Wild Bird Seed Blend
The single best all-around seed, and nearly every Florida songbird eats it. The high oil content gives them the energy they need year-round.
Wagner's Black Oil Sunflower Seed
Fill a finch feeder with this and watch goldfinches show up in numbers. It's the magnet seed for our little Florida finches.
Wagner's Nyjer Thistle Seed
A shallow basin birds flock to for a drink and a splash, especially in our Florida heat. Fresh water draws in even the birds that skip your feeders.
Alpine Corporation Pedestal Bird Bath
This little pump floats in the bath and keeps the water moving, which draws more birds and stops mosquitoes from breeding. No cords or batteries, just Florida sunshine.
Solar Bird Bath Fountain Pump
Slides onto your feeder pole and stops squirrels from climbing up to raid the seed. Saved me a fortune in seed those sneaky critters used to steal.
Audubon Torpedo Squirrel Baffle
Bright, sharp binoculars that bring backyard and wetland birds into crisp view. Comfortable enough to keep on the porch for spur-of-the-moment sightings.
Nikon Aculon A211 10x42 Binoculars
An approachable guide with photos that makes IDing your Florida visitors easy. I keep it on the windowsill right next to the binoculars.
Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America
Just mix with water for an instant hummingbird buffet, with no boiling needed. It keeps the feeder busy all season long.
Hummingbird Nectar Concentrate