There are quite a variety of finch species. From the American Gold Finch, also known as the wild canary because of it bright canary yellow color and canary song to the Purple Finch that looks like it has been dipped in raspberry juice to the Lesser Finch that is only 3 ¾ to 4 ¼ in length. These birds are distict from other because of their cone shaped beak and undulating flight. Finches are cling and peck feeders. This means the feeder should not have perch, but should have something like mesh for the Finch to “click” to.
Many different styles of Finch Feeders are availble. Finches are attracted to nyjer or thistle. The Nyjer Mesh Finch Feederin the picture is a perfect Finch feeder. The fine 1/10 inch wire mesh cylinder is perfect for small clinging finches. The feeer is available in 2 sizes – Small: 9 ¾ inches high x 3 inch diameter with a ¾ quart capacity or Medium: 13 ¼ inches high x 3 inch diameter with a 1 quart capacity. This feeder can be hung from a tree or hook using the included 5″ wire loop hanger or
can also be pole mounted on any pole with a standard ¾” threaded adaptor. The Nyjer Mesh Finch Feeder has a lifetime guarantee and is made in the USA.
can also be pole mounted on any pole with a standard ¾” threaded adaptor. The Nyjer Mesh Finch Feeder has a lifetime guarantee and is made in the USA.
You can also expand your garden to attrach even more Finches. Several varieties of coneflowers and black-eyed Susan plants will attract Finches. Also, large sunflowers will do the trick.
And don’t forget to have plenty of water available. Not just for the finches, but all wild birds you are trying to attract. The water can be in the form of a bird bath. Be sure to keep this water full and clean.
Follow the information above and finches should be flocking to your yard.