
10 Types of Bird Feeders You Need in Your Backyard
You can never have enough feeders. Learn about the types of bird feeders available, and make plans to add a new bird feeder to your yard.

How You Can Help Birds in Cold Winter Weather
Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them by providing food, water and...

Is Hot Pepper Bird Seed Safe for Birds?
Should you use hot sauce, chili powder or cayenne pepper to keep squirrels off your feeders? Learn if adding hot...

Peanuts in the Shell vs. Shelled Peanuts for Birds
One commonly asked bird feeding question is what types of backyard birds can eat peanuts in the shell and shelled...

Offer Nyjer Seed to Attract More Finches
Learn where nyjer seed comes from and what types of birds eat it. Plus, find out what's the difference between...

Is That a Woodpecker at a Hummingbird Feeder?
Woodpeckers have a a varied diet and their eating habits might surprise you. Find out if it's common to see...

Is Salt Softened Water Dangerous for Hummingbird Food?
Find out whether salt water in hummingbird food is OK—or whether you need to stock up on bottled water during...

Do Cardinals Eat Suet From Bird Feeders?
Cardinals are frequent visitors to backyard bird feeders. But will your cardinals eat suet? Find out what the birding experts...

Orioles and Fruit-Loving Birds Love to Eat Grape Jelly
Go beyond birdseed and mix up your backyard menu with grape jelly for birds. Fruit-eating orioles, catbirds and tanagers love...

How to Get Rid of Blue Jays at Bird Feeders
Free up feeders for your small songbirds by learning how to get rid of blue jays. One idea is to...


The Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders and 12 Tips That Work
Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits...


Feeding Orioles: What Do Orioles Eat?
Orioles don't eat birdseed. Experts give tips on feeding orioles. Learn what foods orioles eat, and find the best oriole...


Top 12 Tips to Attract Birds to Your Feeders
Want to feed more bird species in your backyard? Follow these tried-and-true ways to learn how to attract birds to...

Hand Feeding Birds: How to Do It Safely
Here's what you should consider before hand feeding wild birds — and how you can do it safely. Plus get...


Your Guide to Feeding Mealworms to Birds
A mealworm feeder is beloved by bug-eating birds. Learn what birds eat mealworms and get tips for serving live or...

The Right Way to Serve Cracked Corn for Birds
Can birds eat corn? This yellow treat can fill a niche for backyard visitors. Follow these best practices for...

3 Types of Seeds and Feeders Birds Love Best
Maximize the traffic in your backyard with the right birdseed and bird feeders. Learn what birds eat sunflower, thistle and...

How to Store Bird Seed and Keep It Fresh
Storing bulk bird seed the right way keeps birds healthy and saves you money. Learn how to store bird seed...

Homemade Bird Seed: Tips for DIY Seed Mixes
Save money and make your own homemade birdseed blend to attract more birds, like cardinals and chickadees, to your backyard.


Meet the Friendliest Birds in America
Some birds stand out for their bold, curious and charming personalities. Learn why these are the friendliest birds in your...


Backyard Bird Feeding: Why Feed Birds?
A birdwatcher explains why he loves bird feeding. Plus readers share the touching and entertaining reasons they keep feeders full.

The Best Backyard Birding Tips for Small Spaces
With a little planning and some basic backyard birding tips from our experts you can attract and feed birds—no matter...

The Best Bird Feeder Deals on Amazon Right Now
Need a gorgeous new bird feeder? We did the shopping for you. Hurry—these hot bird feeder deals won't last long,...


How to Get Rid of Blackbirds and Grackles at Feeders
Are bigger birds bothering your songbirds? Learn how to get rid of grackles, blackbirds, starlings and other undesirable birds at...

Is It Safe to Freeze Hummingbird Nectar?
Birding experts reveal whether it's OK to freeze and thaw hummingbird sugar water for feeders, and how to care for...


Is it OK to Add Bacon Fat to Bird Suet?
Is bacon fat safe to add to bird suet? Find out what the birding experts say, plus get tips on...

Attract More New Species With Peanuts for Birds
You’ll be impressed with the variety of species you’ll attract by offering peanuts at your bird feeders.

How to Clean a Suet Cage Bird Feeder
If you want to feed suet to birds, you need to know how to clean a suet bird feeder. Get...

12 Top Tips for Feeding Birds in Winter
Cold weather and lots of snow can be very tough on birds. But you can help your feathered friends by...

Insect Eating Birds: Do Birds Eat Bees, Mosquitoes and Butterflies?
These common insect eating birds munch on butterflies, bees, mosquitoes, ants and more.

Backyard Birds Love Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
There are some big benefits of serving black oil sunflower seeds in your backyard. Plus, see which birds love these...