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10 Types of Bird Feeders You Need in Your Backyard

You can never have enough feeders. Learn about the types of bird feeders available, and make plans to add a new bird feeder to your yard.

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What Do Warblers Eat and How to Attract Them

What foods do warblers eat? See how you can bring in warblers to your backyard bird feeders.

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5 Foods You Should Feed Birds in the Winter

Choose high-energy foods to keep backyard birds well fed during winter. Learn what birds eat in winter so you can...

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Do Birds Eat Nuts? How to Safely Feed Nuts to Birds

Backyard birds will eat nuts — but it's important to offer them safely. Learn which types of nuts to offer,...

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Bird Feeder Placement: Where and How to Hang a Bird Feeder

While the type of feeder you select is important, learning how to hang your bird feeder is also part of...

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Attract More Backyard Birds by Growing Sunflowers

Save money feeding songbirds by growing sunflowers. After the sunny flower petals fade, sunflower seeds feed hungry birds.

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What Foods Can You Feed to Ducks?

Although many people feed bread to ducks, it's better to consider more nutritious foods. Learn if ducks can eat corn...

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The Only Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe You Need

Wondering how to make hummingbird nectar to fill your feeders? Get the simple DIY recipe for homemade hummingbird nectar.

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12 Top Winter Bird Feeding Tips

Birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in. But you can help your feathered friends by following these...

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7 Biggest Bird Feeding Myths You Should Stop Believing

It's time to bust these common backyard bird feeding misconceptions. Don't fall for these false bird feeding myths.

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What Foods Do Blue Jays Eat?

If you want to feed these bold birds in your backyard, you need to know what blue jays eat. Experts...

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6 Homemade Bird Suet Recipes for Your Feathered Friends

Readers share their best suet recipes to make bird suet. Keep birds fueled and happy by following these tips for...

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How You Can Help Birds in Cold Winter Weather

Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them by providing food, water and...

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Is Hot Pepper Bird Seed Safe for Birds?

Should you use hot sauce, chili powder or cayenne pepper to keep squirrels off your feeders? Learn if adding hot...

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Peanuts in the Shell vs. Shelled Peanuts for Birds

One commonly asked bird feeding question is what types of backyard birds can eat peanuts in the shell and shelled...

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Offer Nyjer Seed to Attract More Finches

Learn where nyjer seed comes from and what types of birds eat it. Plus, find out what's the difference between...

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Is That a Woodpecker at a Hummingbird Feeder?

Woodpeckers have a a varied diet and their eating habits might surprise you. Find out if it's common to see...

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Is Salt Softened Water Dangerous for Hummingbird Food?

Find out whether salt water in hummingbird food is OK—or whether you need to stock up on bottled water during...

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Do Cardinals Eat Suet From Bird Feeders?

Cardinals are frequent visitors to backyard bird feeders. But will your cardinals eat suet? Find out what the birding experts...

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Orioles and Fruit-Loving Birds Love to Eat Grape Jelly

Go beyond birdseed and mix up your backyard menu with grape jelly for birds. Fruit-eating orioles, catbirds and tanagers love...

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The Best Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders and 12 Tips That Work

Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits...

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How to Get Rid of Blue Jays at Bird Feeders

Free up feeders for your small songbirds by learning how to get rid of blue jays. One idea is to...

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Feeding Orioles: What Do Orioles Eat?

Orioles don't eat birdseed. Experts give tips on feeding orioles. Learn what foods orioles eat, and find the best oriole...

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12 Top Tips to Attract Birds to Your Feeders

Want to feed more bird species in your backyard? Follow these tried-and-true ways to learn how to attract birds to...

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Hand Feeding Birds: How to Do It Safely

Here's what you should consider before hand feeding wild birds — and how you can do it safely. Plus get...

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Your Guide to Feeding Mealworms to Birds

A mealworm feeder is beloved by bug-eating birds. Learn what birds eat mealworms and get tips for serving live or...

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The Right Way to Serve Cracked Corn for Birds

Can birds eat corn? This yellow treat can fill a niche for backyard visitors. Follow these best practices for serving...

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3 Types of Seeds and Feeders Birds Love Best

Maximize the traffic in your backyard with the right birdseed and bird feeders. Learn what birds eat sunflower, thistle and...

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How to Store Bird Seed and Keep It Fresh

Storing bulk bird seed the right way keeps birds healthy and saves you money. Learn how to store bird seed...

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Homemade Bird Seed: Tips for DIY Seed Mixes

Save money and make your own homemade birdseed blend to attract more birds, like cardinals and chickadees, to your backyard.

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Meet the Friendliest Birds in America

Some birds stand out for their bold, curious and charming personalities. Learn why these are the friendliest birds in your...

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