What I’ve Learned About Changing Feeders to Suit Birds’ Seasonal Needs
There is something about watching birds at the feeder that makes life feel a little less hectic. The way they flutter, hop, and sometimes...
How I Adjust My Birdfeeding Setup For Summer Heat and Winter Cold
Watching birds flock to your feeder is one of life’s tiny joys. There is something magical about those quick flashes of wing, the chatter,...
What I Feed Blue Jays at Different Times of the Year
There is something quietly thrilling about watching blue jays in your backyard. These birds are like the drama queens of the bird world—brash, brilliant...
My Strategy For Keeping Birds Hydrated as Weather Warms
When the days start stretching longer and the sun turns warmer, I can feel it in my bones: those little feathered neighbors need a...
My Method for Offering Fruit and Nectar to Meet Summer Birds’ Needs
Summer. The season when trees sway lazily under the sun, the air buzzes with life, and birds flaunt their brightest feathers like they just...
Watching Woodpeckers Year Round: How My Feeding Habits Shift
Watching woodpeckers is a bit like having a tiny drummer in your backyard concert. Their steady tapping, the flash of red feathers, the way...
Why I Switch to High-Fat Seeds in Late Fall to Prepare Birds for Winter
There is something about late fall that slows the world down, even if it is only a drizzle or cold breeze whispering through bare...
How I Keep Feeders Clean and Welcoming Through the Rainy Season
You know that feeling when you glance outside on a rainy day, and instead of a gloomy gray yard, there’s a chorus of birds...
Why I Choose Different Seeds for Birds Based on Seasonal Availability
Have you ever sat by your window on a chilly morning with a cup of coffee, watching a little parade of birds pecking away...
My Experience Feeding Orioles Through Their Migration
Imagine sipping your morning coffee, the sun barely up, when suddenly, a flash of fiery orange darts through your backyard. For a split second,...
Have you ever watched a tiny sparrow fluff up its feathers, puff out its chest, and look like it is getting ready for a...