Cache of Wild Birds Traditional Cache

Birding is one of the most rewarding hobbies you will ever find and Arkansas is a great place to do it. There are 419 known species of birds that can be found here. Many of these can be easily spotted in our backyards with the proper set up.

There are twelve elements of a thoughtful bird feeding station:

1. Foundational feeder - This feeder should hold a seed blend that appeals to 80% of the local birds and should be large enough to feed several birds at one time.

2. Tray Feeder - Also called a platform feeder, this feeder can hold one or more types of seed, seed blends, or specialty foods.

3. Fat Feeder - These feeders hold one of the many types of "fat", including suet-blend cakes, plugs, and cylinders.

4. Finch Feeder - Designed for nyjer seed and nyjer seed boends, these feeders attract finches whenever they are present in your area.

5. Nectar, Jelly, & Fruit Feeders - In hummingbird and oriole season, a nectar feeder should be used to hold a solution of 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Some feeders can also hold fresh fruit or jelly to further entice orioles to your yard.

6. Specialty Feeders - These feeders add variety at different seasons, or are convenient to fill with food. They can be used for peanuts, mealworms, while or cracked corn, wildlife blends, seed and nut cylinders, and fat cylinders.

7. Water - Water can attract as many birds as food offerings, and often attracts birds you would not otherwise see in your yard.

8. Perching branches - This is one of the most important parts of a bird feeding station. Having perching branches nearby can double or even quadruple the number of birds you see at your feeders.

9. Vertical Landing Spots - some birds, such as woodpeckers and nuthatches, prefer vertical landing perches.

10. Thoughtful Feeder Placement - When deciding where to put your feeders, you need to consider several factors, including the birds' easy and safe access to the feeders, their visibility from your principal observation spots, ease of filling and cleaning, and the proper distance from trees, windows, and shrubs.

11. Multiple Feeding Stations and Diverse Heights - The more feeding stations and the wider variety of feeder heights, the wider variety of feeder heights, the more birds will come to your feeders.

12. Basic Critter Solutions - Station should be free of squirrel, chipmunk, raccoon, nuisance bird, and cat problems.

Cache is located in an area that is frequented by muggles during business hours, so stealth may be required. It is large enough for swag. Happy caching!