How to Choose the Best Bird Feeder for Your Backyard
Not all bird feeders work the same way. This guide explains which feeder type attracts which birds, how to place them, and how to keep them clean.
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What to Feed Birds in Spring and Summer
Spring and summer are the most active months at the backyard feeder. Learn which foods attract the most birds during nesting season, from mealworms and nectar to fruit and suet.
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How to Attract Blue Jays to Your Backyard
Learn what food, feeders, and plants bring Blue Jays to your yard. Simple steps backed by the Cornell Lab and the Audubon Society.
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How to Identify 12 Common Backyard Birds at Your Feeder
Learn how to identify 12 common backyard birds at your feeder, from cardinals and chickadees to juncos and woodpeckers, with simple field marks and a quick cheat sheet.
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Are Smart Bird Feeders Worth It? What to Know Before You Buy
Thinking about a smart bird feeder? Learn how camera feeders work, their real pros and cons, and which features to check before you buy one for your backyard.
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How to Attract Cardinals to Your Backyard (Food, Feeders and Plants)
Learn how to attract cardinals to your backyard with the right seeds, feeders, shrubs, and water, plus simple safety tips based on Cornell Lab and Audubon guidance.
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What to Feed Birds in Winter: A Simple Backyard Guide
Learn what to feed birds in winter, from black oil sunflower seed and suet to nyjer and millet, plus feeder tips and safety advice based on Cornell Lab guidance.
