Interactive planning tool
Bird feeder planner
Get a conservative starting layout. The tool deliberately does not estimate pounds of food or refill frequency because weather, species, use, and spoilage make fixed quantities unsafe.
Planning starting point1 feeding station
Use different feeder forms rather than crowding many birds onto one shared surface.
Place feeders on glass or within 3 feet of windows. This is a planning estimate—not a food-quantity prescription. Adjust downward if food remains, gets wet, or creates conflict.
Window safety
Place a feeder directly on a window or within 3 feet so a departing bird cannot build dangerous collision speed.
Disease response
If multiple sick birds appear, remove feeders temporarily, clean them, and follow current local wildlife guidance.