How Birds Survive Winter – And How We Can Help
Falling temperatures, less food, severe storms and hungry predators all make winter a harsh season for birds, but our feathered friends have many tricks to...
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How to Keep Birds and Squirrels Happy
Birds and squirrels don’t have to be enemies in the same yard, even when a bird may chase a squirrel or a squirrel may raid a bird feeder. If you have both...
Getting Wild Birds Ready for Winter
Wild Birds are well equipped for changing seasons, not only by migrating south but also by getting heavier, warmer plumage, eating a winter-friendly diet, and...
Bird Feeding Tips for Fall
As the last heat wave of summer fades, bird feeders are disappearing from backyards. Most bird lovers assume that as the weather cools and mass migration...
Attract More Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds can be treasured backyard visitors, and many bird-lovers dream of attracting a glittering flock of hummingbirds to their yard. Fortunately, it can...
Winterize Your Bird Baths
Birds need liquid water to drink year-round. While they can melt snow and ice in the winter to drink, doing so takes a lot of calories and body heat, and if...
How to Start a Butterfly Garden
Butterflies are beautiful, helpful visitors to the garden as they pollinate a wide variety of blooms to increase flowering and productivity. A great way to...
All About Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are fascinating, but how much do you really know about these flying jewels? Top 10 Questions About Hummingbirds How many types of hummingbirds are...
Learning About Different Bird Seeds
There are many different types of birdseed, but which is best for your birds and feeders? Understanding the different options and which birds prefer them can...
Bird Migration Schedule
Whether you enjoy feathered visitors to your yard or feeding station or you regularly travel to wildlife refuges and nature preserves to see a wider variety of...
Tips for Placing Your Hummingbird Feeder
A hummingbird feeder can bring great joy and amazing hummingbird activity to your backyard, but you need to position the feeder properly so you don't miss an...
Attract Birds With Peanuts
Nuts are an unexpectedly great food for a wide variety of birds, but you don't need an oak, beech, pecan or walnut tree in your yard – it's easy to attract...
No Hummingbirds at Your Feeders? We Have Solutions!
Hummingbirds are some of the most desirable backyard birds, but if they aren't finding your backyard to their liking, there are many steps you can take to...
How to Prepare For Summer Birds
Preparing for the best and long awaited backyard wild bird feeding experience possible starts with understanding a wild bird’s seasonal changing feeding habits...
