Tag: bird feeders

How to Keep Large Birds From Taking Over a Feeder

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 …

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Should You Take Bird Feeders Down in Bad Weather?

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 …

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Bird Feeders 101: How to Choose the Perfect Feeder for Your Backyard

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 …

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The Best Places to Hang Your Bird Feeder for Maximum Bird Watching

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 …

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Easy to Make Bird Feeders

Right now is the perfect time of year to do indoor projects geared for the outside. It helps us know that spring is right around the corner and also gives us a sense of making the world a little bit brighter by adding some color. Creating some easy bird feeders are a great way to …

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