The Flight Song Window Feeder is among the 43 window feeders available from Duncraft. The fun of having a window feeder comes through with this Aspects Window Cafe Transparent Window Feeder from Duncraft. From BestNest, the ClearView Window Feeder is among 7 aquarium-style window feeders available. Window feeders for hummingbirds, such as this Aspects Gem Hummingbird Window Feeder from Duncraft, are among the most popular of all window feeders.

Everyone enjoys window feeders, and these days the variety of window feeders tends to be smaller versions of all the full-sized feeder options we can add to our feeding station, and more. Window feeders include mini-hummingbird feeders, oriole window feeders, window suet feeders, nut feeders, and many different seed feeders including mini-hoppers, small platforms, small tubes, and more; as well as divided feeders that allow you to provide 2 and even 3 different types of seeds to attract some birds to the edge of your windows for much closer views.

Almost all window feeders are relatively small and the foods offered are often eaten in short order, especially in the case of some window seed feeders. However, when a window feeder holds a suet cake or cut orange halves, these foods will last much longer. Most window feeders are positioned directly on your window glass, where you attach the feeder using strong suction cups built into the feeder. Some window feeders have canopied tops to keep rain or snow out of a platform feeder, or to provide shade or keep larger birds from dominating a smaller window feeder. A few window feeders also feature a 2-way mirrored back, which provides a one-way view – you can see the birds but the birds can’t see you, which puts the birds more at ease about any movements inside that might alarm feeding birds.

Window feeders can be an optional feeder, one you load with foods when visitors are expected, to give them a closer look at some of the birds you attract. Or you may be interested in adding food to a window feeder at a special time of day, like when you return from work, or when children are ready for some quiet time. A window feeder makes a great gift for a youth birder to enjoy in their room or study area, and window feeders are also a interesting for senior members of the family. The great thing about window feeders is that they are convenient to position on almost any window.

Window feeders are also popular additions to a window in a school classroom, especially during a science or biology class. Some classes participate in Project FeederWatch, and window feeders can provide an added incentive for students who may not otherwise connect to identifying and counting birds – seeing birds at extra-close range can provide a personal breakthrough for them. In short, window feeders are a great way to provide a snack for birds and add a bit more excitement to any home, office – anywhere.

Window Shopping

Where can you shop for window feeders specifically? Shucks, one company, Duncraft, has an expansive variety of window feeders for you to choose from – 43 to be exact – with many colorful options, and others that are completely see-through; see Window Bird Feeders: Duncraft.com

BestNest also offers a variety of window feeders, but the real attraction among their models are a number of larger Ultimate Window Feeders, aquarium-style window feeders that fit inside your window under an opened window sill. These models are open to the outdoors with see-through plexiglass panels that actually extend into your room. When food is provided on the floor of these larger window feeders, birds actually enter your room within the glass or plexiglass container. While it may seem novel, these feeders provide an especially unique bird feeding experience. Refer to the BestNest window feeder page for more information about 7 aquarium-style window feeders and a variety of smaller window feeders at Window Bird Feeders. Buy a window bird feeder at BestNest.com

Whether you choose to add a window feeder to attract hummingbirds closer, or a seed feeder to bring cardinals to your window’s edge, window feeders offer a closer look at the birds we enjoy viewing from the comfort of our homes. If you have a window feeder already, or several, you know the added interest they can provide. If you haven’t tried a window feeder yet, try it, you’ll really like it along with the birds you can view even closer.

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