Tweet treats: New book sends bird lovers to the pantry and fridge
With darkness tiptoeing in earlier by the day, and that nip back in the air, we find our noses pressed against the panes, keeping watch on the gentle flocks that animate the land beyond our windows....
View ArticleGetIntoNature: Woodpeckers really go for suet
The Saturday after Thanksgiving, a pileated woodpecker made my day. For the first time in more than 20 years, I saw one of these crow-sized hammerheads at my suet feeder. It returned several times...
View ArticleFeeding the birds this winter with homemade suet cakes
Making suet cakes during the winter is an easy and cheap way to help birds get the nutritional requirements they need during the colder months when insects are harder to find. Suet cakes can be hung...
View ArticleDecorating your yard is for the birds
After you finish decorating your home for your family and friends, why not spend some time decorating your landscape for the birds who visit? Decorating your yard for the birds can become a wonderful...
View ArticleFeed Winter Birds and Be a Citizen Scientist (State of South Dakota)
Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S., with widespread and evenly-distributed fans among all age groups. Nearly 45% of South Dakotans watch wildlife around their...
View ArticleKitchen scraps help birds weather winter
On The House The Building Industry Association of Central Ohio has recognized several members with awards. Biz List Search...
View ArticleOn the wing: The diminutive downy
A look out the window reveals cardinals hopping on the ground, searching eagerly for seeds and insects. Chickadees flit from feeder to feeder, savoring the black oil sunflower, nyger and safflower...
View ArticleAttract a Variety of Birds with a Variety of Bird Feeders
Throughout New Hampshire, and indeed most parts of the United States, it’s possible for the backyard bird watcher to attract and view a good assortment of different bird species. Providing a variety...
View ArticleFinding the perfect recipe to welcome little birds, repel grackles in Dallas
Grackles have taken over the world, or so I thought. The iridescent black birds, who may flock to feed with their relatives — blackbirds, cowbirds and starlings — are eating way more than their share...
View ArticleOn the wing: Birds triumph over the cold
A back-yard scene: Winds howl, clouds scud, snow accumulates but even in this maelstrom, dark little juncos hop under feeders, flashy red cardinals scratch under a pine tree, a natty nuthatch spirals...
View ArticleFeeding Birds in Winter
During the winter months, most trees are barren and daylight is considerably shorter, so many birds are desperately seeking food and shelter. You can help birds in the Bluegrass Region by providing...
View ArticleWildlife: Matching the food to bird feeders
After filling my feeders for the first time this fall, it seems a good time to answer some basic questions about feeding wild birds. To keep it simple, offer black-oil sunflower seed in a high quality...
View ArticleWild Georgia: Fruit can attract a wider variety of birds
Some 50 million Americans put out more than 1 billion pounds of wild bird food each year in an assortment of backyard feeders to attract birds, according to the American Bird Conservancy. The vast...
View ArticleNational Bird Feeding Month spurs local sales
February is National Bird Feeding Month. By this point in winter, birds are especially vulnerable. Seed and berries are scarce and there are still many weeks of cold weather before the growing season...
View ArticleFeed birds in winter to guarantee a show
Not all birds fly south for the winter. Some hardy souls tough out the cold, gray months, making them a bit brighter for the rest of us. Here are some tips to help show your appreciation to the winged...
View ArticleOptions for feeding birds in winter
For countless millennia, birds survived the rigors of winter without humans' help. Today, it's a little different. In backyards nearly everywhere, in summer as well as in winter, people put out food...
View ArticleExpert Tips From Duncraft On Buying Bird Seed For Wild Birds
With all the bird seed choices bird lovers have these days, sometimes it’s difficult for customers to know what bird seed to buy. What it really comes down to is, what birds do customers most want to...
View ArticleA new batch of bird feeders brings style to the backyard
Go out on a limb: Snappy-looking bird feeders put your style on display in the garden. Birds attracted to feeders bring a winter garden to life. Chickadees and goldfinches don’t really care about the...
View ArticleFeeding wild birds is beneficial
Many birds migrate south for the winter, but some of our feathered friends hang around all year to dazzle us with their color and songs. Winter can be a tough time for these birds and a boost from...
View ArticleWinter is prime time for bird-watching
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - February makes gardeners pine for spring, but birders bask in the cold weather. "Winter is an excellent time to look for birds," says Rock Moeslein, assistant education director at...
View ArticleThe sweet science of birdseed
Your best friends are always honest with you. That's why they're your best friends. So last week, when I tried to sneak a plate of food in front of them that was not actually a culinary masterpiece,...
View ArticleMarcia Davis: Suet suits a wide range of backyard birds
Gary and Lois Thacker of Maryville are enjoying athletic performances by two birds trying to tackle a swinging suet feeder. No matter how hard they try, the robin and the cardinal just can’t seem to...
View ArticleHoliday feasting should be for the birds too
As you prepare to entertain the family for the holiday feasting that lies ahead, why not also prepare a feast for your feathered friends in the neighborhood? Hang some bird feeders and make holiday...
View ArticleBirds depend on feeders this time of year
The birds at our house thrive on a gourmet diet — pretty much year-round. There’s a meal worm feeder for bluebirds, nut feeder for woodpeckers, thistle feeder for finches, safflower feeder for...
View ArticleKING: 'Tis the season for bird watching
On cold winter days, I often think about our feathered wildlife neighbors. They have inborn abilities to find shelter and survive, but some days can be brutal with frigid temperatures and fierce wind....
View ArticleWildlife: Time to fill the bird feeders
When morning low temperatures dip into the 30s, it's time to get serious about filling backyard bird feeders. Here's a guide to wild birds' favorite foods. Black-oil sunflower in tubes or hopper...
View ArticleIs it bad to feed bread to wild birds?
The weatherman predicted flurries, but there’s a foot of snow on the ground. In the backyard, the empty bird feeder dangles from the pole while a horde of birds waits expectantly. Where did they all...
View ArticleFor birds, it’s the menu and not the dining room Birds more choosy of their...
Nick Clausen is in the business of selling bird feeders. At the Backyard Nature Center, which he owns with his wife, Cathy, there are feeders of assorted sizes, prices and designs. All will work, but...
View ArticleOn the wing: Think shopping is for the birds?
Winter is tough on wild birds, so they'll appreciate a holiday gift aimed at helping them survive. It all boils down to making it easier for birds to find food, shelter and water, thus improving the...
View ArticleOn the wing: Birds eat the darndest things
Robins relish big, juicy earthworms, right? Well, how about the Elk River robin that visited a grape jelly feeder frequently this summer -- and not just for a sweet treat. He'd dunk a worm into the...
View ArticleTaylor Piephoff’s guide to the best bird food
This winter is shaping up to be one of the most interesting in terms of potential feeder birds. So I thought it might be helpful to talk a bit about how you can maximize your chances of attracting some...
View ArticleWinter bird feeding brings Maine gardens to life
When winter rolls around, Maine gardens are plunged under mounds of snow and ice - but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your winter garden. By adding birdfeeders for wild birds you can bring your...
View ArticleWildlife: Seed hoarding may explain empty feeders
Sometimes when I fill my bird feeders in late afternoon, I notice the food is gone by morning. When food vanishes overnight, I suspect deer, raccoons, opossums and flying squirrels are the likely...
View ArticleTake part in this year’s upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count
You can take part in a family-friendly, educational activity that is lots of fun, costs nothing, and helps your local birds. Each year, tens of thousands of people take part in the Great Backyard Bird...
View ArticleWinter treats for visiting birds
he birds at our house thrive on a gourmet diet — pretty much year-round. There’s a mealworm feeder for bluebirds, nut feeder for woodpeckers, thistle feeder for finches, safflower feeder for cardinals...
View ArticleDiggin' In: Songbirds brighten up winter
There's nothing better than watching songbirds at feeders during winter's dreary months. Cardinals in ruby red coats, woodpeckers in black-and-white tuxedos and bluebirds in royal finery brighten the...
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