Here is a Wildewood neighbor, the Northern Cardinal, feasting.
Having spent years living in Michigan and Ohio, I remember being surprised to learn that bird feeders were not allowed in our section of Wildewood Springs. And then I checked the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife website and learned there is a reason that we see signs to not feed the birds at the beach, fines for feeding certain endangered species (Sandhill Crane information here).
WWS residents are discouraged to place feeders because Florida's bird food is plants!
Where bird feeders are allowed in Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) suggests:
Use shelled seed and avoid red milo, as birds will typically toss this type of seed to the ground where it can accumulate and attract wildlife.
Clean up spillage which can attract rodents that, in turn, bring larger predators into closer proximity to pets and people.
Suspend feeders at least 10 feet from the ground and 4 feet away from any attachment points, bring feeders inside at night [especially in central FL where bears reside].
