Plumelore Blog
Guides, how-tos, and field notes from our backyard. Every article is built from manufacturer specs, verified owner reviews, and our own testing.
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Why Squirrels Raid Bird Feeders and How to Make Yours Not Worth It
Squirrels are not stupid, and every feeder design assumes they are. A grey squirrel can jump roughly four feet straight…
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Suet Feeders for Pileated Woodpeckers: Tail Props and Cage Size
A suet feeder for pileated woodpeckers needs a long tail prop and open cage access. Species sizing, the starling problem,…
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Bird Baths in the Garden: Placement for Birds and Plants
Where a bird bath garden setup works: 10 to 15 feet from cover, gravel under the splash zone, 2 inches…
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Hanging Bird Feeders: Branch Height and Baffle Placement
Hanging a bird feeder from a branch only works if height and baffle placement beat the squirrels. The jump distances…
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Bird Feeder Stands: Freestanding vs Shepherds Hooks
A freestanding bird feeder stand beats a single shepherd’s hook wherever wind reaches. Multi-arm stands, ground augers, paver tricks, and…
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Mealworm Feeders: Dried vs Live and Who Shows Up
A mealworm feeder brings bluebirds if the worms stay dry. Dried versus live mealworms, hopper designs that work, and placement…
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Bird Bath Heaters: De-Icers vs Heated Baths
A bird bath heater de-icer in the bath you already own beats a dedicated heated bath for most yards. Wattage…
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Hummingbird Feeders With Cameras: What the Footage Actually Shows
A hummingbird feeder with camera gives sharp clips only when focus, light and battery line up. Here is what the…
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Tube Bird Feeders: Port Types and Seed Matches
Tube feeder ports decide the seed: slit ports for nyjer, round ports for sunflower. Here is the port-to-seed match, and…
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Window Bird Feeders: Suction Cups That Hold and Birds That Come
A window bird feeder usually fails at the suction cup, not the seed. Here is how to mount it so…
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Bird Feeder Poles: Height, Baffles, and Squirrel-Proof Setup
A feeder pole is a squirrel highway without a baffle and distance. The height, baffle position, and 3 m placement…
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Cheap Bird Seed: What the Filler Actually Costs You
Walmart bird seed and other budget mixes lean on milo and cracked corn. Here is what the filler costs you…