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The Santa Barbara Bird-Feeder Guide

You don’t need a lot of space to bring nature close to home.

The Santa Barbara Bird-Feeder Guide
Lesser goldfinches will readily come to feeders year-round. They are particularly fond of nyjer (thistle) seed. | Credit: Hugh Ranson

The Santa Barbara
Bird-Feeder Guide

You Don’t Need a Lot of Space to
Bring Nature Close to Home

Story & Photos by Hugh Ranson
April 10, 2025