Robins are a sign spring is near!
Are you ready for Spring’s earliest early bird?
Here are the 4 best bird feeders for Robins you should use this spring.
They are one of the least picky eaters. That makes picking out a bird feeder for robins easy!
They’ll eat from ground trays, platform feeders, and occasionally hopper feeders. Even suet.
1. Ground Trays
Robins are known as ground feeders who forage for insects, worms, and fruit. The best bird feeders to attract Robins are ground and platform trays (they’re basically the same).
Ground feeders are susceptible to squirrels and other pests. Consider a caged feeder if you want to deter them.
Put them where Robins naturally look for food near grassy areas or berry bushes.
A. Mesh Ground Bird Feeder
B. Squirrel Proof Caged Bird Feeder
This can be used a ground tray or hung up on a feeding pole or tree.
2. Platform Feeders
These are open-style bird feeders with a flat surface and low rim for holding seed. They give easy access for a wide variety of birds for different sizes. Platform feeders are another great option for Robins.
A. Hanging Platform Bird Feeder
B. Standing Platform Bird Feeder
3. Hopper Feeder
These are versatile feeders that many birds will visit. These keep seed enclosed and dry in a compartment (the hopper) and dispense seed to a tray.
Hopper Bird Feeder for Robins
This hopper has compartments on both sides for suet cakes. You could try putting fresh pieces of fruit, like orange, in the compartments in the spring.
4. Window Bird Feeder
Window bird feeders are actually a kind of platform feeder. They’re great if you don’t have anywhere to mount a traditional feeder or if you want a closer view of the birds.
This is the one I use.
Window Bird Feeder for Robins
Keep it Simple
Robins are easy to please.
Grounds trays can be a simple mesh containers, plastic plant saucers, or spare plates.
Migrant Robins return late February to March. Robins are partial migrants meaning some Robins migrate for food availability while others stay year-round residents.
Consider making new, fun traditions like making a wish on the first Robin you see.
They are the heralds of spring, after all.
See your first Robin this Spring?
Share it on the Sparkbird App! Available in the Apple App Store.
- Related: How to Use the Sparkbird App
