How to Use bird feeder in a Sentence

bird feeder

noun
  • Which smart bird feeder is best for you?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
  • At the very least, get a bird feeder.
    — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Make sure bird feeders are clean and have fresh food.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Take down bird feeders, seal up trash cans, and put pet bowls away.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • Where is an ideal place to put a bird feeder?
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Wash bird feeders in hot water with soap.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Read on for some of the best smart bird feeders available now.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
  • Take down your bird feeders and secure your trash.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Follow these steps to for how to clean bird feeders for seed or suet.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2023
  • Like bird feeders, birdbaths need to be kept clean.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t leave pet food or bird feeders outside.
    — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
  • When putting up a bird feeder, think about areas your cat can’t reach.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Squirrels love a full bird feeder.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to clean bird feeders of both types.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2023
  • Don’t put out bird feeders, as bears can sniff out birdseed from more than a mile away.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Take care when cleaning bird feeders and use the proper tools.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
  • Many of our friends and neighbors have bird feeders or scatter seeds for them.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
  • Make bird feeders out of pine cones, peanut butter, and birdseed.
    — Amanda Rock, Parents, 30 July 2024
  • Making bird feeders is a fun winter craft.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Both studies found that the birds evolved longer beaks in response to bird feeders.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Move bird feeders farther away and squirrel-proof them.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The Metcalfs had a bear go after one of their bird feeders.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 May 2026
  • Setting it out by the bird feeder to provide the birds with cover.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Place a seed tray below the bird feeder so fewer seeds end up on the ground when birds come to feast.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2024
  • This is also the time to bring in bird feeders, Dickson said.
    — Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The best time to put out bird feeders is in late fall when the weather turns cold and food becomes scarce.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Remove bird feeders when bears are active.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Combine half hot water and half vinegar to soak your bird feeder.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Owls won't visit a bird feeder and often avoid outdoor lights at night.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Owls won't visit a bird feeder and often avoid outdoor lights at night.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'bird feeder.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: