Winter is like nighttime for gardens. The bustling activity of spring and summer fades, and a blanket of snow or frost often ...

Cold weather changes everything for backyard birds. Smart winter feeding habits can help them conserve energy, stay healthy, ...

Several kinds of birds will visit your feeders if you offer them a steady supply of the seed they prefer. Black oil sunflower seed is the best option for attracting a wide variety of bird species to ...

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 ...

If you want to attract bird species to your landscape, now is a good time to launch a bird watering and feeding program, in addition to providing cover, food plants and bloom sources. If you planted ...

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To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...