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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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Wild Bird Holidays 2025
There is so much to celebrate this year! Mark your calendars as a reminder to celebrate everything from fun bird holidays to wild bird conservation events to show some love... -
Bird Feature: Northern Cardinal
Identifying Northern Cardinals: This fairly large songbird is easily identifiable with its long tail, short thick bright orange beak, prominent crest, and long tail. Measuring between 8.3 and 9.1 inches in length... -
Birds in winter: Surviving and thriving in the wild
Withstanding dwindling daylight, frigid temperatures, and blustery snowstorms is no easy task, especially for backyard birds. While some migrate south to seek better light conditions and resources, other birds are... -
Best bird feeders for winter
Once the weather becomes colder, daylight fades, and migratory birds have made their journeys south, winter birds begin to take up residence for the long haul until spring. Since their... -
2023 holiday gift guide for backyard bird watchers and nature lovers
From the beginning birder to the pollinator-obsessed gardener, our helpful holiday gift guide is packed with top recommendations for backyard wildlife lovers of all types and ages! Jump to section Stocking stuffers Unique bird... -
Best bird feeders for fall
Typically beginning around September, migratory songbirds will begin making their trip down south to locations with better resources through the winter. As they journey to their destinations, they’ll make stops... -
Fun bird facts
Time for a bird party! Let's have some fun with our feathered friends and learn a few little-known facts about our backyard birds! Skip to section Blue Jays Cardinals... -
How to use a window bird feeder
Window bird feeders can better your birding experience from the inside out! Traditional bird feeders have to be enjoyed from a distance, but with a window feeder, you can view... -
Best bird feeders for summer
With warmer weather upon us and nesting season (mostly) behind us, our summer birds are enjoying a few weeks of downtime before they start to prepare for fall migration. Now... -
Father’s Day gift guide for the backyard nature lover
Help dad reconnect to nature this Father’s Day with a bird feeder, birdhouse, and birding accessories! Forget about ties and coffee mugs and give him a gift that will give... -
Backyard bird identification guide
Whether you’re a beginning birder or a seasoned expert, identifying the birds who visit your backyard can sometimes be a challenge. This quick guide-at-a-glance can help you identify the most... -
10 plants that attract hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are one of the backyard birder’s most coveted visitors! With their brilliant plumage and dazzling flight patterns, it’s no wonder that we try our hardest to attract more hummingbirds...