How long does it take birds to find a feeder?

I moved into a new house. There are trees in the subdivision, but the closest are a block or so away. I have set out a bird feeder about a week ago, but I have not seen any activity.
How long does it take for birds to find a new feeder?

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Smokey · 46-50, M

Could take weeks, but they'll find it

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Smokey Ok, thank you.

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

I have seen birds in the subdivision. However, the nearest trees to me are a block or two away. I have seen a lot of dogs, but no cats.
I just did some research. One site says it can take up to two weeks or even as long as two to three months.
I had a dream a night or two ago that I saw birds at my feeder. 🤠

Lilnonames · F

@ProfessorPlum77 squirrels probably find it first

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Lilnonames I have not seen any squirrels up here, yet.

GoFish ·

are there even birds there? who knows .. are there cats? is it a dangerous area for them?

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@GoFish I have seen birds on the property. I have not seen any cats.

Lisa82 · 41-45, F

No idea. You Google it? Or Google, "Ways to improve visits from birds with bird feeder."

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Lisa82 I did to a degree. One site said it could take two to three months.

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