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Visual bird identification guide

Identifying the birds who visit your backyard can sometimes be a challenge.

This quick visual guide-at-a-glance can help you identify the most common backyard birds!

How to attract hummingbirds

How can you turn your backyard into a hummingbird haven? With just a few supplies and our simple tips and tricks, you’ll be ready to host a horde of hummingbirds this season!

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!

Bird Seed Guide: What types of bird seed are best?

Provide the best for your backyard birds!

Take a look at our bird seed guide to learn about each seed type, what birds they attract, and the types of bird feeders to use with them.

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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...

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A beginner's guide to making your own suet for birds

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Whether you buy or make your own, offering suet helps birds stay strong and well-nourished throughout the year - especially in the winter months. Explore suet basics, feeding methods, and...

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Cleaning Your Birdhouse

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Cleaning and maintaining your houses will not only reduce parasite problems and increase occupancy and bird health but will also keep your houses useful longer! Do you need to clean...

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Cleaning Your Bird Feeders

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Why clean bird feeders? No matter what type of feeder or type of food you provide, cleaning bird feeders is an easy way to keep your backyard flock healthy year-round...

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