Oct 07 2026
Bird feeders are a wonderful way to attract chickadees, cardinals, finches, and other backyard birds. However, sometimes they bring an unexpected gardening problem along with the birds. You might notice tiny green plants appearing beneath your feeder after a few rainy days. At first, they may look like ordinary weeds or new grass. Before long, …
Oct 07 2026
Keeping birdseed dry is one of the most important parts of maintaining a healthy backyard feeding station. Whether you’re feeding chickadees, cardinals, goldfinches, or woodpeckers, fresh, dry food helps attract birds while reducing the risk of spoilage and contamination. Unfortunately, even a well-maintained bird feeder can become wet during a heavy rainstorm. Water may enter …
Sep 28 2026
Few things are more entertaining than watching squirrels race through the backyard, leap between branches, and investigate anything that might contain food. However, their impressive climbing abilities can become frustrating when they’re constantly raiding your bird feeders. Perhaps you’ve filled a feeder with fresh sunflower seeds, only to discover that a squirrel has emptied it …
Sep 27 2026
Watching birds gather around a backyard feeder can be one of the most enjoyable parts of birdwatching. Chickadees dart in for sunflower seeds, goldfinches perch delicately along feeding ports, and cardinals wait patiently in nearby shrubs for an opportunity to eat. But sometimes larger birds arrive and change everything. A flock of grackles may descend …
Sep 26 2026
When dark clouds gather, heavy rain begins falling, or a winter storm approaches, you might wonder whether it’s safe to leave your bird feeders outside. After all, feeders can swing in strong winds, birdseed can become soaked, and snow or ice may block birds from reaching their food. But bad weather is also a time …
May 21 2026
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no expense to you. A bird feeder can completely change the way you experience your backyard. Hang the right feeder in the right place, fill it with food the local birds actually want, and suddenly that quiet corner outside your window can become a gathering …
May 02 2026
A flash of red among the branches can stop a birdwatcher in their tracks. But identifying a bird with a red chest is not always as easy as it first appears. Some birds have brilliant scarlet breasts. Others are rosy, rusty, brick-red, cinnamon, or orange-red. In many species, only the male displays the brightest coloration, …
Apr 20 2026
Florida’s warm climate, varied habitats, and position along major migration routes make it one of the best states in the country for backyard birdwatching. More than 500 migratory, wintering, and year-round bird species occur in the Sunshine State, and many familiar species can be spotted without leaving your neighborhood. From bright red cardinals and noisy …
Apr 16 2026
A flash of red among the trees can stop a birdwatcher in their tracks. But identifying a bird with a red head is not always as straightforward as it seems. Some North American birds, such as the Red-headed Woodpecker, really do have an entirely red head. Others have a red crown, forehead, crest, face, or …
Apr 13 2026
Few things make a backyard feel more alive than watching chickadees dart between branches, cardinals settle onto a feeder, or goldfinches squabble over sunflower seeds just outside the window. But where you put your bird feeder matters almost as much as the feeder itself. The best location gives birds easy access to food while protecting …
