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Yesterday I put up this bird feeder my Dad gave me. It’s situated right outside the house in clear view from the kitchen table, so I am expecting a good show.
Coming up on 24 hours, and no takers yet.
If you have a feeder, I’m interested to know how long it took your birds to arrive, and if there are any special techniques you suggest for getting them to show up sooner. I am an impatient bird watcher!!
erin covert * hands on 
A week later, and the birds still have not started visiting. I sprinkled some of the seed on the perch and the ground beneath it. Other suggestions?
E.K. thinks this is too low; however, I had great success with a flat feeder at the same height of the top cross rail of a six-foot wood fence (probably around 4 1/2′ to 5′). Hold out a little longer.