I have a bird feeder with niger seed for the finch which
they love and about 6 - 8 feet from that is my hummingbird
feeder. The finch are feeding at the niger feeder then
pop over for a drink at the hummingbird feeder and back for more seed! Is this unusual behavior? or bad for the finch? I'm thinking of taking the perches off the
hummers feeder............I just don't want the finch
taking sweet water if it's bad for them. HELP! :)

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
thanks,
Susan

Last Edited on 18-May-2007 7:44 PM

Randy S
6 posts
May 20, 2007
11:07 PM

There are many species of birds that enjoy sugar water in addition to hummingbirds. Don't worry, it isn't harmful to House Finches or any other bird. If you don't want them feeding just remove the perches as mentioned.