"news" wrote in message
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I've always wanted a bird feeder in the back yard, so
I can watch pretty little birds feeding and singing. I
put up a large bird feeder with sunflower seed type
feed. And I waited, and waited some more......until they
showed up.....a flock of blackbirds....big ugly black-birds
crapping all over, taking over the yard....wanting more...
not exactly the picture perfect sight I was hoping for.
Does anyone have a suggestion for a bird feeder that
will feed the small pretty birds, and yet keep out the
pesky large blackbirds... thx

Different feeders attract different birds. The tubular feeders with nyjer
seed attract the smaller songbirds. The bigger birds won't mess with the
tiny seeds and the tiny holes as much. Tubular feeders with small perches
attract smaller birds that can land on the small perches.

Sunflower seeds are one of the best things you can put out. They will draw
lots of pretty birds. I think you just have a time of year or a flock of
blackbirds. Get a noisemaker to shoo them off, and try some smaller
feeders. Try some suet blocks. You just have to try different things until
you find what works in your area, and then that will vary from season to
season. Go to rec.birds for a nice group that can give you good advice.

Steve

Steve