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How to hang a bird feeder
If you’re looking for the best location to hang your bird feeder, setting up your first bird feeder, or adding a new bird feeder to your bird feeding station, these bird feeder hanging ideas will set you up for success!
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Provincial and territorial birds of Canada
Canada's provincial and territorial birds provide an interesting look into the diverse bird life found across the country. These birds, selected to symbolize each province and territory, carry cultural meaning... -
List of United States official state birds
Across the United States of America, each of its 50 states proudly boasts its own official state bird, chosen to represent the unique character and heritage of its region. Let's... -
Bird Feature: Dark-eyed Junco (Slate colored)
Identifying Dark-eyed Juncos (Slate colored): Ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 inches in length, this medium-sized sparrow has a rounded head with a short, stout bill and a prominent long tail. With... -
Best bird feeders for cardinals
The Northern Cardinal is one of the most sought-after backyard bird due to its vibrant color, year-round residency (in the eastern United States), and beautiful song. To attract them, it's... -
Bird Feature: Hairy Woodpecker
Identifying Hairy Woodpeckers: Ranging from 7 to 10 inches in length and featuring a long straight, chisel-like bill roughly the same length as its head, the Hairy Woodpecker has a very standard... -
How to get rid of starlings and grackles at your bird feeder
There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing unwanted critters eating the seed that’s meant for your birds! Invasive species like starlings and grackles are notorious nuisances at backyard bird feeders. They... -
Bird Feature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Identifying Rose-breasted Grosbeak: These stocky, medium-sized songbirds are broad-chested with a short neck, large triangular beak, and medium-length tail that is squared at the tip. Measuring between 7.1 and 8.3 inches in length... -
Mother’s Day gift guide for the backyard nature lover
Help mom reconnect to nature and take care of her backyard birds with a new bird feeder, birdhouse, or helpful birding accessory! Give her a gift that will bring her... -
Bird Feature: Northern Flicker
Identifying Northern Flickers: Northern Flickers are a fairly large woodpecker with unique coloration that varies slightly by geographic location. Measuring approximately 11.5 inches in length, flickers feature a slim rounded head,... -
10 interesting facts about hummingbird behavior
Hummingbirds have captivated hearts and fascinated birders for as long as they’ve been around! Their incredibly quick flight pattern, cute chirping sounds, and sometimes questionable behavior have us oohing, aahing,... -
5 most common hummingbirds in the US and Canada
There are over 330 species of hummingbirds found in the world, but less than two dozen of them are common enough to be found in the US and Canada. Because... -
What kind of birdhouses do birds like?
Being host to a nesting pair of wild birds is one of the most rewarding experiences for the backyard birder! But how can you attract birds to your birdhouse? It...
