These are the exact feeders, seeds, and cameras we use at the Eye On The Fly feeding station. Every product has been personally tested. Honest reviews — no sponsored content. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more What We Actually Use Squirrel Buster Plus Feeder Our #1 pick — squirrel-proof and loved by cardinals & finches. Enchanted Garden Wild Bird Feed Mix (20 lb) Our main feed — the everyday mix that keeps all our feeders running. Wagner's Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (40 lb) The single best all-around seed — attracts almost every feeder bird. Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder Camera AI bird identification, app alerts, 1080p video — this is what we use. Our top picks for attracting the most birds to your yard. Squirrel Buster Plus Feeder Our #1 pick — squirrel-proof and loved by cardinals & finches. Droll Yankees Classic Tube Feeder Classic tube feeder, great for small birds like chickadees. Nature's Hangout Platform Tray Feeder Attracts ground feeders like juncos, mourning doves, and sparrows. Birds Choice Suet Cage Feeder Essential for woodpeckers, nuthatches, and wrens. Aspects HummZinger Hummingbird Feeder Best saucer-style hummingbird feeder — easy to clean and leak-proof. Nature Anywhere Window Bird Feeder Sticks to your window with suction cups — birds up close. Perky-Pet Copper Panorama Feeder 360° feeding ring — multiple birds eat at once. Woodlink Cedar Hopper Feeder Classic cedar hopper — holds 6 lbs and weathers beautifully. Kaytee Finch Feeder Sock (3 pack) Cheap thistle sock that goldfinches absolutely love. Songbird Essentials Ground Feeding Tray For ground-feeding species that won't use elevated feeders. Bird Seed & Food The seeds, mixes, and specialty foods that attract the widest variety of birds. Enchanted Garden Wild Bird Feed Mix (20 lb) Bird Seed & Food Our main feed — the everyday mix that keeps all our feeders running. Wagner's Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (40 lb) Bird Seed & Food The single best all-around seed — attracts almost every feeder bird. Wagner's Nyjer/Thistle Seed (10 lb) Bird Seed & Food A goldfinch magnet. Use with a tube feeder with small ports. C&S Peanut Suet Cakes (12 pack) Bird Seed & Food Woodpeckers, nuthatches, and chickadees go crazy for these. Wagner's Safflower Seed (10 lb) Bird Seed & Food Cardinals love it, squirrels and grackles generally avoid it. Kaytee Dried Mealworms (17.6 oz) Bird Seed & Food Bluebirds, wrens, and robins love these protein-packed treats. Wagner's In-Shell Peanuts (5 lb) Bird Seed & Food Blue jays' absolute favorite — great for platform feeders. Wagner's Sunflower Hearts & Chips (6 lb) Bird Seed & Food No-mess, no-shell sunflower — birds eat every bit.

Lyric Fruit & Nut Bird Feed Mix (20 lb) Bird Seed & Food Premium mix with dried fruit and nuts — zero filler. C&S Hot Pepper Delight Suet (12 pack) Bird Seed & Food Squirrels hate the heat. Birds can't taste it. Problem solved. Welch's Grape Jelly (30 oz) Bird Seed & Food Baltimore Orioles go absolutely crazy for grape jelly. Bird Feeder Cameras Capture amazing bird footage at your feeder — just like we do. Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder Camera Bird Feeder Cameras AI bird identification, app alerts, 1080p video — this is what we use. Wyze Cam v3 (Outdoor) Bird Feeder Cameras Budget option — mount it near your feeder for great footage. Reolink 4K PoE Camera Bird Feeder Cameras Professional quality for serious birders. Crystal clear 4K. Ring Stick Up Cam (Battery) Bird Feeder Cameras Battery-powered, weatherproof — mount it anywhere near your feeder. Blink Outdoor 4 Camera Bird Feeder Cameras 2-year battery life, great for long-term feeder monitoring. Accessories & Extras Poles, baffles, cleaning tools, and everything else you need. Woodlink Squirrel Baffle (Wrap-Around) Accessories & Extras Stops squirrels from climbing feeder poles. Essential. Gray Bunny 7.5-ft Feeder Pole System Accessories & Extras Multi-hook pole for hanging multiple feeders in one spot. Droll Yankees Feeder Cleaning Brush Set Accessories & Extras Keep your feeders clean and your birds healthy. Woodlink Galvanized Seed Storage Container Accessories & Extras Keeps seed fresh and mice out. Holds 20 lbs. Gray Bunny Heavy Duty Branch Hook Accessories & Extras Wraps around a tree branch — hang feeders anywhere. API 650 Heated Bird Bath Accessories & Extras Keeps water from freezing in winter — birds need water year-round. Droll Yankees Weather Guard Dome Accessories & Extras Rain dome that keeps seed dry — doubles as a squirrel baffle. Nikon Prostaff 3S 8x42 Binoculars Accessories & Extras Great budget birding binoculars — clear optics at a great price. The Sibley Guide to Birds (2nd Edition) Accessories & Extras The gold standard bird field guide. Every birder needs this. Questions About Gear? All of our recommendations are based on real experience at our own feeding station in Illinois. We only recommend products we've personally tested and trust. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate Disclosure