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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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Indoor activities for kids: birding edition!
When the weather stops you from getting outside to play, find ways to celebrate nature inside with these indoor birding activities! With a combination of both hands-on and online activities for all ages, go on an indoor birding journey until you can get back outside with the birds again. -
How to prepare for fall migration
As fall draws nearer, migratory birds will set out on their journey to find locations with better resources through the winter. With the right preparations, fall migration can be an... -
Late summer birding
Now that the buzz of spring migration has quieted, on come the high temperatures and humidity of hot sunny days. You might notice less bird activity at your feeders and... -
How to use an insect house
An insect house, sometimes referred to as an insect hotel, is an artificial nesting structure that provides shelter for beneficial insects like gentle solitary pollinators and predatory insects. The houses... -
Why should I use an insect house?
Some home gardeners are quick to panic at the site of a garden buzzing with bugs, but insects like pollinators and pest-eaters are in fact a sign of healthy plant... -
What colors are hummingbirds attracted to?
With their iridescent feathers and shimmering wings, hummingbirds bring quick bursts of color into our backyards! Many of us look for brightly colored flowers and feeders when trying to attract... -
How does a hummingbird eat?
Spotting a hummingbird in your backyard can be a fleeting but rewarding experience. That’s because hummingbirds do everything in such a hurry that they can be difficult to sight! Because... -
Light Pollution: How to Help Migrating Birds
Did you know that many songbirds migrate thousands of miles each year? These birds often make the journey during the cover of night. Doing so has several benefits. A large number... -
A Beginner's Guide to Suet
First things first; What is suet? Suet, in its raw form, is the fat that surrounds the kidneys and found in the loins of animals like cows. It is the... -
Homemade hummingbird nectar recipe
As the days grow longer and the temperatures start to rise, you should begin seeing more and more signs that spring has arrived - and with it, the hummingbirds! You may... -
Beneficial Insects
You may have heard some "buzz" lately about beneficial insects, but do you know what insects are included in this category, what they look like, and how to attract them?... -
Why bat houses are beneficial
Are bat houses a good idea? Insectivorous bats are capable of eating up to their own body weight in insect pests each night, helping to keep your yard free of...
