When it comes to attracting birds to your backyard, a large part of the process is choosing what to feed the birds. It’s best to provide birdseed sold specifically for wild birds.
Birds love to eat a lot of things, and oats are one of them. Are oats good for them, though? Why do they like them? Here are ...
Winter is a great time to feed birds in your backyard with a suet feeder. Just make sure the suet stays fresh and the feeder ...
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Attracting cardinals to your backyard

To attract cardinals, use sturdy hopper or platform feeders with a consistent supply of seeds, nuts, and fruit. Cardinals prefer to nest in dense shrubs and evergreens rather than traditional ...
Want more robins to visit? There's a simple and budget-friendly way to do it. Here's everything to know about using mealworms ...
In the market for a new bird feeder? Black Friday doesn't just bring hundreds of deals on homeware and tech, but also ...
You can attract birds to your yard by providing food, water, and shelter. Use separate feeders for different seeds to reduce waste and competition among birds. A birdbath should have a gradual slope, ...
A new study by the team of Ashley Dayer, a Virginia Tech professor, explores how to make Project FeederWatch, one of North ...
Q: I’m happy that the juncos are back, and want to put out foods they like. What do you recommend? A: You could attract dark-eyed juncos in a couple different ways. One would be to plant native plants ...
By Dan and Barbara Gleason This month, the Garden Palette is offering something different. Gardens attract insects and ...
Both wind chimes and water fountains make your garden a sensory retreat. They add quiet sounds that encourage mindfulness and ...
In our complete guide to bird lifecycles, we lead you from nesting and hatching all the way back to the mating season.