 Attracting
& Feeding Cardinals
Cardinals are among North America's most popular
songbirds. Male cardinals are known by their brilliant
red feathers and majestic crested heads. Female
cardinals, while also beautiful, sport a more subtle dull
reddish color.
Cardinals are very eager to dine at most any available
bird feeder. They will visit your feeder starting early
in the morning and they'll keep returning to it well into
the evening. Since cardinals dine early in the morning
and late in the evening, they have plenty of time for
entertaining you by singing all day long while the other
birds are taking their turns at your bird feeder.
During the day, listen for the sweet sounds of their
songs. Cardinals absolutely love to sing. The female
cardinals will start singing in a warm, sweet voice. The
males then follow up by belting out the same sweet
melody. If the females change to a different tune, their
mates will also change to the new melody. Male and female
cardinals often serenade each other, alternately singing
the same tune one after the other.
At the bird feeder, male cardinals will take their part.
They often fight other birds for the available birdseed.
The very possessive male cardinal will usually give in
though and allow the other birds to share in the bounty.
As the breeding season approaches during March, the
overpowering mood of the male cardinal shifts towards its
mate with the feeding ritual. In late winter, the male
cardinal will even break the seeds out of sunflower
shells for his mate, and then feed her.
Strategies for feeding Cardinals
Cardinals prefer bird feeders that are about 5-6 feet
above the ground. They prefer a steady stationary feeder
over a hanging bird feeder.
Sunflower seeds are a favorite food for Cardinals. They
will usually sift through the entire mixture of seeds to
get to every sunflower seed before starting in on the
other seeds. They also enjoy white proso millet and
safflower seeds when they can't get sunflower seeds.
Cardinals are not migratory birds. Although they often
wander during the winter months searching for food and
water, very rarely do they stray more than a few miles
from their nest. Since they don't migrate, if you
establish a habitat that is attractive to them, you can
have a cardinal family reside in your yard or garden for
many years.
Like most birds, Cardinals prefer to have a mixture of
evergreen and deciduous trees in the vicinity of their
nesting area. They'll often build their nest in shrubs or
bushes that face a meadow or lawn.
Cardinals are among the most beautiful birds in the
world. They are plentiful in a large portion of North
America and several states have designated the Cardinal
as their state birds. You can enjoy the beautiful sights
and sounds of these magnificent birds all year long if
you spend a little time preparing an enticing habitat for
them in your garden or lawn!
Cardinals, like all birds, are attracted to
a water source. A heated bird bath will provide unfrozen
water during the winter months and can be used all year
long.
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Squirrel
Proof Cardinal Feeder
Thousands of delighted customers (and well-fed
cardinals) confirm that the patented Squirrel
Buster PLUS™ bird feeder is truly Squirrel
Proof! Openings in the bottom section of
the feeder align with seed ports, providing birds
access to the seed. When a squirrel climbs onto
the feeder, its weight automatically forces the
shroud down, closing the seed ports. Squirrels
and large birds are foiled but not harmed in any
way. The Squirrel Buster Plus™ breaks new
ground with design features available for the
first time on any bird feeder. The Squirrel
Buster Plus™ can be used with or without
the Cardinal Ring System™, an optional
posi-grip ring designed especially for Cardinals.
Cardinals prefer to grip a thick-textured perch
and because it's awkward for them to turn their
short necks to feed, they prefer to face their
food source directly. The Squirrel Buster
Plus™ Cardinal Ring System™ allows
Cardinals to eat facing the seed from a secure
and comfortable perch. These Cardinal-friendly
feeding features combined with a bush-level
location make the Squirrel Buster Plus™
very inviting to our scarlet friends.
Seed Options: cracked corn, mixed seed,
peanut bits, safflower seed, sunflower kernels
and sunflower seed
Dimensions: 22" high x
6.5" diameter, 6 seed ports
Capacity: 3 quarts
Construction: UV-filtered ABS
and Polycarbonate; powder-coated aluminum
components; stainless steel hangers, springs and
fasteners
Mfg Warranty: Lifetime Factory
Warranty
Mounting: The Squirrel Buster
Plus™ can be hung from a tree or hook.
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Gazebo
Cardinal Feeder
This classic gazebo bird feeder has a natural
finish that will blend in with any backyard bird
habitat. Made of redwood, this feeder will endure
the elements year after year. The plastic windows
allow for easy viewing of seed level from all
sides. With a 20 pound seed capacity, Le Grande
Gazebo Bird Feeder can service a flock of birds
and still require infrequent filling. Bring
nature closer to your home by providing this
classic gazebo bird feeder!
Birds that use the Gazebo Cardinal Feeder:
With black-oil sunflower seed -
Cardinals, goldfinches, woodpeckers, titmice,
chickadees, nuthatches, redpolls, pine siskins
With safflower seed - Cardinals,
chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, finches,
grosbeaks
With mixed seed - Cardinals,
doves, Carolina wrens, thrashers, sparrows,
juncos, goldfinches, woodpeckers, titmice,
chickadees, nuthatches, white-throated sparrows,
white crowned sparrows, jays, purple finches
Dimensions: 17" x 19 1/4" x
17"
Capacity: 20 lbs
Mounting: For pole mounting only.
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Deluxe
Cardinal Feeder
A complete feeding station that includes a
beautiful gazebo bird feeder, adjustable mounting
pole, squirrel baffle and seed scoop. This
classic gazebo bird feeder has a natural finish
that will blend in with any backyard bird
habitat. Made of redwood, this feeder will endure
the elements year after year. The plastic windows
allow for easy viewing of seed level from all
sides. With a 20 pound seed capacity, Le Grande
Gazebo Station can service a flock of birds and
still require infrequent filling. Mounted on the
three-piece galvanized steel pole, this bird
feeder can be raised to 54 inches. And the
included squirrel baffle will deter even the most
persistant squirrels. Bring nature closer to your
home by providing this classic gazebo bird
feeder!
Birds that use the Deluxe Cardinal
Feeder:
With black-oil sunflower seed -
Cardinals, goldfinches, woodpeckers, titmice,
chickadees, nuthatches, redpolls, pine siskins
With safflower seed - Cardinals,
chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, finches,
grosbeaks
With mixed seed - Cardinals,
doves, Carolina wrens, thrashers, sparrows,
juncos, goldfinches, woodpeckers, titmice,
chickadees, nuthatches, white-throated sparrows,
white crowned sparrows, jays, purple finches
Dimensions: 17" x 19 1/4" x
17"
Capacity: 20 lbs
Mounting: For pole mounting only.
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