How do you attract birds in the winter?

How do you attract birds in the winter?

Just because everything looks frozen in the winter, it doesn’t mean all the wildlife is asleep. Winter is one of the busiest times for some birds. Not all birds migrate. Chickadees, nuthatches, downy and hairy woodpeckers, blue jays, starlings, all stay for the...
How do you keep squirrels off your bird feeder?

How do you keep squirrels off your bird feeder?

Squirrels on your feeder can pose a big threat to birds. They can also eat all your seed. But keeping them off can be a challenge. Here are a few things you can do to squirrel proof your feeder. This first thing you can do to stop the squirrels is to place your feeder...
What is the best bird seed to attract birds?

What is the best bird seed to attract birds?

There are many types of wild bird seed and finding the best kind can be difficult. The list below will help you understand what is available and what birds will be attracted to which kind. First decide what kind of birds you’d like to see in your backyard. Then...