About Bird Picks: Who We Are and How We Choose
Choosing a bird feeder should be simple. Instead, shoppers face hundreds of near-identical models, vague claims and feeders that squirrels empty in an afternoon.
Bird Picks exists to make that search calmer. We write plain-English buying guides that explain what to look for, compare real models side by side, and say clearly where a product is a poor fit.
What we cover
| Section | What you will find |
|---|---|
| Bird Feeders | All kinds of bird feeders, from hummingbird and suet feeders to window and smart feeders. |
| Squirrel-Proofing & Poles | Baffles, poles, hangers and squirrel-proof feeders that keep seed for the birds. |
| Houses & Nesting | Birdhouses, nest boxes and nest cams for bluebirds, wrens, martins and more. |
| Seed, Suet & Nectar | What to feed which birds: seed, suet, mealworms and hummingbird nectar. |
| Birding Gear & Gifts | Binoculars, cameras, field guides and gifts for bird lovers. |
| Baths & Water | Bird baths, heaters and fountains that bring birds to your yard. |
How we choose what to recommend
- Start with the need, not the product.
- Compare the facts that matter. We read manufacturer specifications from product listings, then check them against the product listing and the manufacturer's own claims.
- Show our working. Where a number comes from a listing, we say so. Where the listing does not state something, we write "not stated" instead of guessing.
- Say who a product is not for.
We do not claim to have tested products ourselves. Our guides are built from published specifications, and we label them that way. Read the full rules in our editorial policy.
How we make money
Some links on this site are Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes the price you pay, and it does not decide what we recommend. See our affiliate disclosure.
Who writes the guides
Our guides are published under the byline of Bird Picks Editors, the editorial persona for Bird Picks. Any portrait shown with the name is an illustration.
Corrections and feedback
Send the page address and what should change through our contact page. When we confirm an error, we fix the page and update its date.