Birders beware: Avian flu still a threat in the Bay Area
Maintain bird baths daily—empty, wash with diluted vinegar, dry and refill; clean feeders weekly and remove if sick or dead birds appear to reduce H5N1 risk.
Repurpose These Common Kitchen Items Into Charming DIY Bird Feeders - Tasting Table
Using more disposable items like what would normally be considered single-use packaging to make a bird feeder boasts plenty of perks. It's a meaningful way to recycle.
Don't Throw Away That Pie Tin If You Have A Bird Feeder - Tasting Table
To really maximize the effectiveness in warding off squirrels, use two pie tins. Put one on the top for the impact of the shiny metal and noise and one under the feeder to literally barricade climbing critters.