Clean feeders after the rain

Goldfinches flock to fresh Nyjer seed. Photo: J.J. Meyer

If you didn't bring your feeders indoors during the heavy rain this weekend, you better check it.  Chances are the seed is wet. If it's not moldy, dump the seed onto a cookie sheet and dry it on a low temperature in the oven.  If it's already moldy then dump it in the garbage.  
Either way, clean your feeder using a 10% bleach solution. Then rinse, dry thoroughly and refill.
Read Clean Feeders Keep Birds Coming Back in the O. C. Register.
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Happy birding!
J.J.