Though we might live in an urban environment, we’re never too far removed from nature. Consider the fall migratory period, when thousands of birds — the northern cardinal, Carolina wren and tufted titmouse among them — pass through New York City, on their way to warmer climes.
“They need a food source starting now, not just when it’s winter,” says Rich Merritt of New York state’s Audubon Society, who suggests that fall is the perfect time to set up a bird feeder. “They also rely on it as a food source when it’s cold,” he adds, “so keep it stocked and keep it clean.”
Then sit back and look forward to making some new feathered friends this season.
Made of blown glass, the Utopia bird feeders — in Egg or Orb shapes — are beautiful inside or out, $75. Each comes with a 24-inch length of twine for hanging. At weegohome.com; 800-659-3346.
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The Umbra feeder sports a modern condo feel, $25. At givesimple.com.
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Minimalist design in sunny orange by Marcel Wanders, $112. At droog.com.
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The sleek, stainlesssteel Blomus Nido Curved Feeder comes with a stake—for planting in the backyard—and a hanger to suspend it from a tree or deck, $40. At wayfair.com.
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Perfect for city dwellers, this feeder can be mounted on a window pane using the suction cup, $20. At momastore.org.
