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Songbird Essentials
If you're looking for proven bird products that always deliver on their promises, venture no further than Songbird Essentials. The family-owned company made its name by designing bird feeders that attract an array of beautiful songbirds without sacrificing the charm and quality its products are known for. Its patented Twirl-A-Squirrel baffle and unique hummingbird nesting material proves Songbird Essentials strives to give its customers perfection.
When you buy Songbird Essentials products from us, you also get our reliable customer service and 30-day, money-back guarantee, so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the outdoors.
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About Songbird Essentials
At Songbird Essentials we specialize in unique patented products that help consumers attract the beautiful songbirds they love to their homes or office grounds. Whether it is attracting Cardinals, Goldfinches, Bluebirds, Hummingbirds, Purple Martins, Orioles or your favorite; we have proven products to help you attract the desired songbird. Our award winning line up includes:
Twirl-A-Squirrel – mechanical squirrel baffle that is the only product to win best new product of the year at both the Bird Watch America and Lawn & Garden Distributing Show
Hummer Helper Nesting Material – The first product proven to be used by hummingbirds to build their nest and recommended by the Hummingbird Society
Many of our products have been recommended, designed, and tested by Backyard Birding enthusiasts and/or Wild Bird Nature Store owners and employees. We are a family owned company located in the middle of the US in Mexico, MO and strive to have as many of our products domestically made as possible (over 95%). Besides our own dedicated staff of employees, we provide meaningful work to several outstanding sheltered workshop organizations.

  • Hanging Grass Roosting Pocket Teardrop

    Hanging Grass Roosting Pocket Teardrop

    Natural materials help keep birds safe from predators as they blend in with surrounding areas and do not attract unwanted attention. Birds desire a house made of rough material because rough surfaces make entering and exiting easier. Reed grass is resistant to premature decay. Roosting pockets are especially beneficial to non-migrating songbirds during the winter months. They provide much needed refuge from harsh storms, wind, freezing rain, heavy snow and the bitter cold. Reed Grass Construction. Natural ventilation and drainage, blends into surroundings. Loved by a wide variety of songbirds.

    $9.99
  • Songbird Essentials 1 9/16" Round Metal Portal Protector

    Songbird Essentials 1 9/16″ Round Metal Portal Protector

    This 1 9/16 in. opening portal is the ideal size for Western Bluebirds. They prevent unwanted birds from enlarging entrance openings on bird houses.

    Features:_x000D_
    ~ Portal protector 1 9/16″ (Round Metal)_x000D_
    ~ Same benefits as the SE615 except it fits houses like Bluebird houses with 1 9/16″ openings

    $8.99
  • Songbird Essentials 24" Limb Protective Copper & Stainless Hanger

    Songbird Essentials 24″ Limb Protective Copper & Stainless Hanger

    24 in. Limb Protective Copper and Stainless Hanger. The limb protector has a protective plastic cover around the stainless steel cable that keeps it from digging into your trees and damaging them.

    $9.99
  • Songbird Essentials Aluminum Excluder Replacement Plate

    Songbird Essentials Aluminum Excluder Replacement Plate

    Convert your housing to Excluder entrances with these aluminum plates. The plate measures 5 1/2 inch wide x 6 inch high and is designed for use on houses only (plastic plates work best on gourds). Install plates with your choice of screws, bolts or pop rivets (not included). Instructions included. Use requires enlarging original entrance.

    $9.99
  • Songbird Essentials Cap for Dr JB's Switchable Sizes

    Songbird Essentials Cap for Dr JB’s Switchable Sizes

    Turn your 32, 48 and 80 oz Dr JB Hummingbird Feeder Jars into nectar storage containers with these Caps and have them ready in the refrigerator for when you need them fast.

    $8.09
  • Songbird Essentials Chain Corn Feeder

    Songbird Essentials Chain Corn Feeder

    Squirrel has its own swing.  Set if far enough to make it a challenge and what him swing! Swooche!

    Features:
    ~ Screw the hook into a ear of corn
    ~ Hang over a limb or on a hook
    ~ Corn not included
    ~ Made in the USA

    $9.99
  • Songbird Essentials Gourd Replacement Caps (sold as single unit)

    Songbird Essentials Gourd Replacement Caps (sold as single unit)

    For those of us who misplace things, here are threaded replacement caps for the access ports on Excluder Gourds. Also compatible with SuperGourds and Troyer Gourds.

    Features:
    ~ Threaded replacement caps for the access ports on Excluder Gourds
    ~ Also compatible with SuperGourds and Troyer Gourds
    ~ Sold as single unit
    ~ Made in the USA

    $7.99
  • Songbird Essentials Gourds Black Cap Liners

    Songbird Essentials Gourds Black Cap Liners

    Black Cap Liners cannot only be used to replace your worn out gourd cap liners but they make your gourds interior darker, like a natural cavity. Made from the insulation material Depron (a recycled material), they snap in place and create a tight seal. They let in practically no light (unlike the manufacturers lid liners) and should last many seasons. They are laser cut, 100 percent water repellent and do not conduct heat. They fit perfectly in Excluder, Super and Troyer gourds.

    $7.99
  • Songbird Essentials Nectar Protector Jr. Orange/Bulk

    Songbird Essentials Nectar Protector Jr. Orange/Bulk

    Nectar Protector Jr. Orange/Bulk. Using Nectar Protector Ant Moats on your feeders means NO PICNIC for the ants! Protect Oriole, Hummingbird, fruit, and butterfly feeders from ants. Simply hang above the feeder and fill with water – ants can’t swim!

    $9.99
  • Songbird Essentials Nectar Protector Jr.-Clear/Bulk*

    Songbird Essentials Nectar Protector Jr.-Clear/Bulk*

    Nectar Protector Jr.-Clear/Bulk. All of the features of SE620 only in bulk with only a bar code/name label. Ant deterrent which holds twice the amount of water than others meaning it does not have to be refilled as frequently. It’s clear so it doesn’t confuse Hummers. You can see when it is empty. Comes with S hook, fits 100% of feeders even decorative feeders. Holds 9 oz

    Features:
    ~ Nectar Protector Jr
    ~ Ant deterrent which holds twice the amount of water than others meaning it does not have to be refilled as frequently
    ~ It’s clear so it doesn’t confuse Hummers
    ~ You can see when it is empty
    ~ Fits 100% of feeders even decorative feeders
    ~ Holds 9 oz
    ~ Made in the USA

    Includes:
    ~ S hook

    Dimensions:
    ~ 4.00″ (D) x 4.00″ (W) x 3.50″ (H)
    ~ 0.25 lbs

    $9.99
  • Songbird Essentials Plastic Crescent Replacement Plate

    Songbird Essentials Plastic Crescent Replacement Plate

    This flexible plastic plate can be attached to gourds or to any type of housing. It features the Crescent starling resistant entrance. Plate is 3 inch x 4 1/2 inch. Hardware not included, sold singly. Your house or gourd entrance must be enlarged before mounting plate.

    $9.99
  • Songbird Essentials Portal Protector 1 1/2" (Metal)

    Songbird Essentials Portal Protector 1 1/2″ (Metal)

    This 1 1/2 in. opening portal is perfect size for Bluebirds. They prevent unwanted birds from enlarging entrance openings on Bluebird bird houses.

    Features:
    ~ Portal Protector 1 1/2″
    ~ Same benefits as the SE615 except it fits houses like Bluebird houses with 1 1/2″ openings

    $9.99
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