While it's logical to hang a bird feeder on a large branch, birds will feel safer if it's mounted on a smaller branch that isn't easy for predators to access.
Never Hang A Bird Feeder On This Tree Branch (And Where To Hang It Instead)

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While it's logical to hang a bird feeder on a large branch, birds will feel safer if it's mounted on a smaller branch that isn't easy for predators to access.