Tips on Winter Bird Feeding

Make the most of your bird feeders during the coldest months of the year with these easy winter bird feeding tips. Winter Backyard Bird Species Depending on your location and the landscape of your backyard, you could be visited by any of these backyard bird species during the winter months: House...

Fall Cleaning — for bird houses, gardens & bird baths

It’s hard to believe that birds can survive out there in the elements. Feeding seeds, suet and providing ice-free water for them helps a lot. But birds usually take only about 25% of their food requirements from our bird feeders. The rest of the time, they are foraging for wild foods. Attracting birds to...

Getting Ready For Winter

Fall will soon be here, and wild birds’ internal clocks are signaling them to begin their preparation for the harsh winter ahead. We have gathered some expert suggestions for inviting and keeping winter birds in and about your yard during the upcoming long, cold winter. Clean Bird Feeders & Bird...

Bathing & Dusting

When birds bathe in water or saturate themselves with dust they are actively maintaining their plumage. In well-watered areas, bathing is most common. In arid ones, dusting is more often observed. Frequent dusting helps to maintain an optimum amount of oil on the feathers. Excess plumage lipids, including...

Leaf Bird Bath

You don’t have to pay a lot for a one-of-a-kind birdbath. This spring, look for plants with large leaves to add to your garden. Then turn one of those big beauties into a birdbath. This project makes a serene resting place for butterflies, too. By Dottie Baltz, Pennellville, New York Essential...