The selection of variety of bird feeders available today has never been greater. Whether you are looking for a small bird feeder as a simple addition for a back yard, or a set of bird feeders to cover multiple types of birds for the bird enthusiast, a variety of online retailers now make it quite easy to find the bird feeders that fit your needs.

When shopping for a bird feeder, keep these simple guidelines in mind:

1. What type of bird are you trying to attract? Birds eat different types of seeds, so the type of bird feeder and food are important.
2. Where will the bird feeder be placed? Bird feeders placed over grassy areas tend to cause weeds to grow from dropped seeds. Over concrete, fallen seeds and shells will need to be cleaned periodically.
3. How often do you want to fill the feeder? Larger feeders can go longer with fewer fill-ups.
4. Are you worried about squirrels? Many bird feeders are designed to make getting at the seeds difficult for squirrels, which have a tendency to scare off birds.
5. What is your budget? Bird feeders vary greatly in price, size and quality.

Whatever the type of bird feeder you are looking for, be sure to cross-shop a variety of retailers. Online bird feeder sellers will often have lower prices than traditional stores, but prices will still vary by retailer.