Common bird feeder mistakes include feeding birds for the wrong reasons, not getting quality seed, not being consistent, prioritizing looks over function, getting discouraged when squirrels get ...

Safflower seeds deter squirrels and bully birds, but many beloved songbirds will still come to your backyard bird feeders.

For seed-eating birds, black oil sunflower seeds are the all-around favorite because they are high in fat and have thin ...

If you’d like to attract wild birds to your yard, putting out a bird feeder is a great start. But to successfully draw in a ...

Bird feeders can be dangerous for bears and can lead to bear-human conflicts. Birdseed has lots of calories and are very ...

Like many in the Northland, I maintain bird feeders throughout winter. Spending money on bird food seems very worth it when I can look out on a subzero morning and watch the antics of these avian ...

but one drawback can be that spilled bird seed begins to grow and create a blanket of weeds below your feeder. To combat this, many companies now supply seed mixes labelled as ‘no grow’ or ‘no mess’. ...

"Winter weather can be hard on Illinois wildlife, which is why so many folks around here put out feed for birds and animals," ...

Recently a new visitor showed up at my bird feeding area by the house. Every once in awhile one of these creatures will show ...

It’s a sunny February afternoon in 1982 at camp. The hot water hisses in the tea kettle on the woodstove. Outside it is 15 ...

There is a large family of birds belonging to the blackbird family, but an invasive species often causes confusion.

Are backyard chickens the answer to sky-high egg prices? Consider the planning and investment, chicken owners say, before taking the plunge.