With all the cold weather that we have had, birds are congregating at bird feeders in large numbers to feed. Unfortunately, such a collection of birds also brings predators to backyards. We have a ...

Many of us become irritated when the birds we feed become meals for larger birds, although I imagine someone who has dozens of house sparrows at their feeders doesn’t mind a hawk or two. It’s called ...

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Wild birds maintain a primarily natural diet, making supplemental feeding unnecessary year-round. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service identifies multiple specific risks that make bird feeders dangerous ...

Bird visitation to feeders varies with the seasons. Birds are sensitive to their surroundings. Consistency in keeping feeders stocked is key. Any bird enthusiast will tell you that one of the biggest ...

Every autumn I get a few people asking “Where are my cardinals?” or “What happened to the birds this year?” This year has seen a sharp uptick in concern about lonely bird feeders. The emails and texts ...