About The Perch Post
A practical guide to feeding and attracting wild birds in your own backyard. We cover the feeders worth buying, the seed mixes that actually draw birds in, how to identify who's visiting, and how to make your yard the kind of place birds return to season after season — written by people who keep binoculars on the windowsill.
The Perch Post is an independent resource focused on backyard birding, bird feeding, and attracting wild birds how-tos. We publish practical, carefully researched guides for readers who want clear answers without the fluff — whether you are just getting started or looking to sharpen what you already know.
What we do
Every article is written and edited to be genuinely useful: accurate, easy to follow, and grounded in real-world experience. We cover topics across Getting Started, Feeders & Seed, Identifying Birds, Attracting Birds, Nest Boxes & Nesting, Seasonal Birding and update our guides as best practices evolve. We are not affiliated with any of the brands, products, or organizations we may reference; mentions are for the reader's benefit, not an endorsement.
Who writes The Perch Post
The Perch Post is written by Gil Fontaine. Gil has kept feeders and nest boxes in his yard for years and writes beginner-friendly birding guides for people who watch from the kitchen window.
How we stay free
The Perch Post is supported by advertising. We display ads (including ads served by third parties such as Google AdSense) so that our content can remain free to read. Advertising never dictates our editorial recommendations. See our Privacy Policy for details on how ads and analytics work on this site.
Editorial standards & disclaimer
The Perch Post is an independent backyard birding resource. Our guides are researched and written in-house; we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any optics, feed, feeder, or birdhouse brand we mention. Our articles are general guidance, not veterinary or wildlife advice — for a sick, injured, or orphaned wild bird, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your area. Note that in many places it is illegal to keep native wild birds, their eggs, or their nests without a federal or state permit.
Our content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always use your own judgment and consult a qualified professional where appropriate.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, or feedback are always welcome. Reach us at runbookify@gmail.com or visit our contact page.