12 inch Whitewashed Woodgrain Finish Bird Feeder. Invite beautiful birds into your landscape with this hanging bird feeder. Various seeds can be used in this bird feeder to attract many types of wild birds. Find the best seed mixtures to use in your area by researching the preferred sources of food for specific bird species. Two major things to consider when finding a perfect spot for your bird feeder: can you see it from your window and is it in a safe location? Placing the feeder within 3 ft of the window or at least 30 feet away protects the birds from injuries that occur if they fly into the glass. Keeping it within 3 feet limits their speed or placing it at 30 feet offers safe buffer. To determine the best place for your bird feeder, keep in mind natural shelter that birds use to rest or a safe zone in times of a lurking predator. Beware of other scroungers looking for lunch such as squirrels, raccoons or possums.