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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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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... -
How to attract orioles
Boasting one of the biggest sweet tooths (or beaks) of all the backyard birds, whether it’s the Baltimore, Bullock’s, Hooded, or Orchard species, their bright orange, yellow, and black plumage... -
12 plants that attract wild birds
Looking for more ways to make your yard an oasis for birds and wildlife? With the right plants, you can provide seeds, nectar, insects, nesting materials, and shelter for your... -
Bird Feature: Tree Swallow
Identifying Tree Swallows: These small, streamlined songbirds have a short slightly notched tail and long pointed wings. Measuring between 4.7 and 5.9 inches in length with a wingspan ranging from... -
All about the spring nesting cycle
Arguably the most exciting time for backyard birding begins in early spring, when migratory birds return from their winter recess and nesting season begins. What is nesting season? It’s the...
