Feeding garden birds from an upstairs window

Question

Hi everyone I&rsquo;m new to this forum, this year I have decided to get a window bird feeder for my bedroom window. I used to face the main road and I didn&rsquo;t have any joy with any birds coming to my feeder. In late October I moved rooms facing the back Garden. I don&rsquo;t have any bushes, trees or flowers in my garden and I&rsquo;m not able to get any either unfortunately. 
 I admire the wildlife and I think it would be really cool if birds came to my feeder how can I attract birds to come to my feeding station that&rsquo;s on my window? I live in Greenwich I&rsquo;ve seen some birds fly around which is what prompted me in the beginning to get food for them. 
 thank you

PimperneBloke · Accepted Answer

Hi again Lilly. I'm guessing from your pic, the bit of garden to the right of the fence (bottom right corner) will be what you can "decorate"? (Kind of the owner to allow you :o) ) 
If you can post a pic of your bit of garden, I'm sure the more horticultural minded folk on here will be able to give you advice on pot plants etc that would be beneficial. Be careful with food on the ground or you will possibly become over run with pigeons (or possibly worse case scenario, rats)

Germain · Answer

Hi Lilly, 
 
I have a couple of suggestions, if your landlord is permitting you to put feeders out in the garden. Keep them about 2 meters away from the fencing as I bet there are plenty of cats about and it's the same for hight. Start small and simple - look for No Mess bird seed so that you keep spillage to a minimum - some of the finches if you are lucky enough to attract them are really messy feeders and will fling seed all over the place. Only put food out once a day and bring the feeders in at night, I know that might mean the earlier feeders won't get to fill up early but it might help to keep the ratties down. There is nothing quite like seeing a rat climb to get to a feeder to upset the neighbours. Good luck