The sight of a sick or dead bird at a feeder doesn’t evoke the same delight as a visit from a healthy, chirping songbird. Seeing diseased birds is often a source of concern, confusion and even guilt ...
Wondering if you should leave your bird feeder up this winter? Experts say yes—if you can keep it clean and consistent, your ...
Discover the best winter foods, feeder placement ideas, and maintenance tips to keep your backyard birds healthy.
In this video, I share how to make simple DIY bird feeders using natural or repurposed materials — a small way to support wild birds through the winter months. These feeders are easy to set up, ...
The food sources available to the birds can be limited in most areas. Here are some suggestions for plants and seeds you can ...
If your bird feeder has an ongoing squirrel problem, the solution isn’t to keep squirrels away—it’s actually to keep them busy. The Gray Bunny Bird and Squirrel Tray, which we named “Best Budget” ...
DEAR JOAN: My husband enjoys watching the finches feed from the Kaytee Ultra Wild Finch Super Sock feeder. Unfortunately, the socks seem to get burned-looking holes in it from the birds and then all ...
If you're a keen gardener, you'll know how important it is to keep our feathered friends fed and watered during the chilly ...
We have gotten the first reports of ruby-throats moving through San Antonio and taking advantage of sugar water feeders in addition to flowers in the landscape. Bird baths will attract both year-round ...
By Dan and Barbara Gleason This month, the Garden Palette is offering something different. Gardens attract insects and ...
Before I set up the Wi-Fi-connected, AI-powered Bird Buddy smart bird feeder, I didn’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about the birds in my backyard. Now I can’t stop wondering if I’m violating ...