Types of and Features of Bird Tables
When shopping for bird tables for your garden, you will come across different options that can suit your home and your budget. Some of the range of tables include: various designs, methods of installation, sizes and price.
One type of bird table that you can buy is the “bird table in a box”, which means that you buy your item in pieces for you to assemble. This option is excellent for those who enjoy putting items together, and the package comes with detailed instructions as to the best way of completing the table. You can opt for this as a personal project that you want to achieve, and it does save you some money as well.
Another type is the fully assembled bird table, which as the name suggests, comes fully assembled, and all you need is to pick a spot in your home to install it. It can be delivered to your home and depending on where you purchase, you can also have the installation done for you. This is convenient such that you only require placing some feed on the table to attract the birds.
As for design, there is the open top and roofed table options, where the first one provides a good view of the birds as they land, but your sunflower hearts may get scattered by the wind because of the flat surface. The roofed table is the classic design that allows you to place a tray or container for your bird feed.
There are also the free standing bird table which you can place anywhere in your garden. It is firm and secure, and is visible to birds when they fly around your home. You can place dried mealworms to attract them and also watch the birds from a distance.
Another option is the wall mounted table, which works if you do not have space enough for a free standing one. Yet another alternative is having a hanging table, which you secure with a hook and chains and install in your garden. You will need to have a secure place to hang this table from, such as a branch in your garden trees. All these choices are ideal for every bird lover and suited for any type of home.