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What we have bought
When we have bought and used a product, we say so in the article, with our own photos and notes. We have ordered the following for our own yard: Wagner’s black oil sunflower seed, the Kingsyard bluebird feeder, the Kingsyard platform feeder, the More Birds double suet feeder, the Aspects HummZinger HighView hummingbird feeder, the Nature’s Hangout window feeder and the Birdfy feeder camera. Once we have used them, our notes and photos go into each guide. Until then, those guides are based on research, and they say so.
What we have researched
For everything else, we compare the manufacturer’s specs, read owner reviews for patterns rather than star counts, and look at how each product handles the problems backyard birders actually have: squirrels, starlings, rain and cleaning. When a pick is based on research rather than our own use, the article does not claim otherwise.
What we check before recommending anything
The link goes to the exact product we describe. The specs we quote match the listing. It is in stock, and buyers rate it 4 stars or higher.
What we will not do
We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not recommend products we would not put in our own yard.
Found a mistake?
Prices and listings change. If something we recommend has changed or does not match what we describe, tell us on our contact page and we will fix it.