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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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Bird Feature: Common Grackle
Identifying Common Grackles: Common Grackles are medium-sized blackbirds with a long, lanky body and a sharply pointed bill. While at first glance they may appear to be a uniform glossy... -
Bird Feature: European Starling
Identifying European Starlings:European Starlings are stocky, medium-sized birds with short tails, long pointed bills, and a dark, iridescent sheen that shifts between green and purple in bright light. In breeding... -
How to attract bats
Bats are often misunderstood, but these fascinating creatures are incredibly beneficial to the environment. Attracting bats to your garden or backyard can provide natural pest control, with many species capable... -
Bird Feature: Carolina Wren
Identifying Carolina Wrens: Carolina Wrens are small but portly birds with a round body, large head, and very little neck. The long tail, often cocked upward, and long slender downcurved... -
How to feed birds without a yard
Living in an apartment or a home without a yard doesn't mean you have to miss out on the joys of birdwatching. With a few thoughtful strategies, you can create... -
Hummingbird nectar 101: Everything you need to know about feeding hummingbirds safely
Pictured: Anna’s Hummingbird feeding from Scarlet Swirl Gravity Hummingbird Feeder Want to attract more hummingbirds to your yard? The secret is simple: offer fresh, homemade hummingbird nectar made with just sugar... -
Bird Feature: House Sparrows (and how to get rid of them)
Identifying House Sparrows: House Sparrows are small, stocky songbirds that are common across North America. Measuring around 6 inches in length, they feature a short tail, a stout, conical bill,... -
5 of the most common woodpeckers in the United States and Canada
Pictured: Hairy Woodpecker feeding from Suet Cage Bird Feeder w/ Roof - Four Cake Red-bellied WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerHairy WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerDifference between Hairy and Downy WoodpeckersHow to attract woodpeckersWhat do woodpeckers... -
Exploring albino, leucistic and piebald birds (with visuals)
Nature sometimes surprises us with birds that look quite different from their field guide descriptions. These unique appearances can result from genetic conditions like albinism, leucism, or piebaldism. Here’s how... -
How to make a bird charcuterie board
With a little creativity, you can whip up a bird charcuterie board that will attract a variety of birds to your feeder and add a festive touch to your yard.... -
How to make a winter bird feeding station
Winter can be a difficult season for birds, with limited food sources and harsh conditions. A well-designed winter bird feeding station provides essential nutrition, safety, and comfort for your feathered... -
Bird Feature: Red-bellied Woodpecker
Identifying Red-bellied Woodpeckers: Measuring roughly 9.5 inches in length and featuring a long straight, chisel-like bill roughly the same length as its head, the Red-bellied Woodpecker sports the standard woodpecker build with...
