Birds typically take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks to find a new bird feeder. The exact time depends on various factors such as the feeder's visibility, location, the type of food offered, and how familiar local birds are with feeders in your yard.

• If you add a feeder close to an existing, regularly used feeder, birds may discover it within hours because they are already familiar with feeding in that spot

• A new feeder placed in a different part of your yard might take a few days to be found, depending on yard size and bird activity

• For completely new feeders in areas without recent feeding activity, it can take one to two weeks or even longer for birds to find and start using it

• Some feeders, like those with nyjer seed for finches, may require several weeks before attracting visitors

• Birds rely mostly on sight to find food, so placing feeders where they are visible and spreading seed around the yard can help attract birds faster

• Providing a water source and high-quality seed mix can also encourage birds to discover and regularly visit your feeder

In summary, patience is key. While some feeders attract birds within hours, it is common to wait days or weeks before regular visitors arrive. Observing bird activity and adjusting feeder placement and offerings can improve your chances of attracting birds sooner