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 dried mealworms for birds.
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...
Everything You Need to Know About a Cardinal Nest
Ever wonder about the cardinal nest in your backyard? Learn how (and when) cardinals build their cup-shaped nests with twigs...
How to Recognize Northern Cardinal Eggs
Wondering if the nest in your backyard contains cardinal eggs? Feel confident in your cardinal egg spotting skills with these...
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...
Your Cardinal Bird House Questions Answered
Want to see a family of cardinals in the spring? Find out if you should put up a cardinal bird...
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...
What Do Robins Eat? How to Attract Robins
Find out what robins eat in all seasons. Learn how attract robins with their favorite foods and if you can...
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...
What Foods Do Northern Mockingbirds Eat?
Do Northern mockingbirds visit bird feeders? Find out what foods mockingbirds eat and how to attract them to your backyard.
Mystery Solved: Why You Never See a Baby Pigeon
Have you ever wondered why you never seem to see a baby pigeon? Find out the reason, and learn more...
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,...
13 Fascinating Mourning Dove Facts
Mournings doves are common in backyards across America. Learn interesting facts you should know about the beautiful mourning dove.
You Won’t Believe How Fast Mourning Doves Build Nests
You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when you might spot a mourning...
All About Mourning Dove Eggs and Baby Mourning Doves
We share the answers to the most common questions about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves, including when they...
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...
When Should I Clean Out Bird Houses?
Our birding experts recommend how and when to clean out bird houses. Also clean out bird houses after hosting roosting...
Is Hot Pepper Bird Seed Safe for Birds?
Should you use hot sauce or cayenne pepper to keep squirrels off of bird feeders? Learn if adding hot pepper...
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...
Grow a Black Chokeberry Shrub for Berry-Loving Birds
Looking to add fall interest to your yard? Learn why black chokeberry is a perfect choice, both for you and...
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.
