While keeping our feathered friends nourished all year round is important, feeding birds in the winter is even more vital as the temperatures plummet and many natural food sources become unavailable.

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We feed birds because it brings us pleasure and helps create a bond with some of nature's most fascinating creatures. Carrol and Ethelle Henderson have been feeding birds at their Blaine home for 45 ...

For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...

Feeding nyjer seed makes a great addition to your bird feeding station. I have been feeding nyjer seed for decades with great ...

For many regions, winter feels like a time of dormancy. Trees are bare, mammals are hibernating, people are bed-rotting. While migratory birds do fly south for the winter, many seed- and insect-eating ...

Birds prefer to feed in areas with some coverage, allowing them to quickly escape to nearby trees or bushes if needed. Placing your feeder near trees or shrubbery increases their protection from ...

Understanding the varied feeding patterns of birds can make a significant difference in their well-being. Some birds, like chickadees and cardinals, are year-round, while others are more seasonal. For ...

You know winter boredom has truly settled in when you find yourself staring out the window without anything to look at. You could enhance the view with live entertainment by adding a bird feeder or ...

If you are considering feeding birds in your own backyard, then likely you are one of those people always looking for ways to get closer to our feathered friends. For everyone from bird enthusiasts to ...

This is exactly where you should put your bird feeder to get the most feathered customers. If you find yourself feeling ...

I'm getting a backyard bird-feeding makeover. "It's the time of year most folks start feeding actively, 'cause we get a lot of the northern birds coming down for the winter, to what they feel is our ...