How to Clean a Bird Feeder: Frequency and Methods

Discover the best practices for maintaining a clean bird feeder. Learn how often to clean bird feeders and master the art with our quick guide.

Winter Feeding Myths: Know These Facts for National Bird Feeding Month

As we work our way through the short, cold, and often grey days of February, it’s a good time to remember how much we’re needed by our winged friends.

6 tips for squirrel-proofing your feeders

Sure, squirrels can be playful, cute, and fun to watch — until they help themselves to the high-end feed you bought, gnaw on your feeders, and scare away the birds you’re trying to attract.

Autumn's fine feast: What do wild birds eat in the fall?

Ah, the chill in the air, the richly colored leaves and the shorter days that signal the beginning of autumn. They’re all signs that it may be time to change up the offerings in your bird feeders.

How to Avoid Fillers in Your Bird Seed Mix

Beware of bird food brands that "stuff" their mix with filler ingredients.

5 Tips to Attract More Birds to Your Feeder

Want to know how to attract more birds to your feeder? Check out these 5 bird feeder tips to get you started.

How to Attract Woodpeckers to Your Feeder

As colder weather moves in, expect more woodpecker sightings at your feeding station. Here's how to draw them in.

Which Foods are Best for Backyard Wildlife?

Interested in feeding your backyard wildlife? Make sure to be giving them foods that are animal grade and not processed.

How to Feed Birds with Less Mess

Birdseed brands can contain seeds that germinate under your feeder. Eliminate mess with no-waste bird seed mixes.

3 Ways to Show Birds Extra Love During National Bird Feeding Month

Make a difference for your feathered friends with these ideas to support wild bird feeding.

Feeding Wildlife: Dos & Don’ts

Interested in feeding wildlife in your backyard? Read this list of dos and don’ts to ensure you feed wildlife safely and responsibly.

How Do Birds Find Feeders?

Wondering if a bird will ever find your new feeder? Learn how birds find feeders and what you can do to attract them to your backyard feeding spot.

Which Birds Love Safflower Seeds?

These small seeds are a hit with bird lovers because they deter bird bullies and attract a variety of colorful songbirds.

Your Guide to Feeding Birds in Small Urban Spaces

Check these tips for feeding and enjoying birds in your small space.

5 Things Every Bird Lover Should Know About Hull-less Sunflower Seeds

Try feeding your birds sunflower seeds without their shells - you'll have less mess and less waste.

Add Peanut Pieces to the Backyard Buffet and the Birds Will Go Nuts!

Nutritious peanut pieces will get the attention of jays, grosbeaks, chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, towhees, and more.

How to Feed Birds By Hand

Follow our steps and with time and patience, you might just coax birds to eat out of the palm of your hand.

Is It OK to Feed Bread to Birds?

Many people toss bread to birds, but some say it's unhealthy. Is this true?

Top Tips for Feeding the Flocks

Here’s a quick guide to attracting your favorite song birds with straight seeds.

Get Squirrels Away From Your Bird Feeders in 3 Steps

Here are a few tips to discourage squirrels at your bird feeders.

5 Tips to Attract Birds in a Small, Urban Space

If you have a small yard or even an apartment balcony or patio, you can create an inviting space for the birds in your neighborhood.

How to Choose the Right Feeder for Your Yard

Why are there so many kinds of feeders? And does it matter which one you choose?

5 Fascinating Facts About Nyjer Seed

Learn about this favorite seed of finches and other small birds.

What Does it Mean When Bird Food says "No Waste"?

No-waste means 100% edible blends for the birds, no mess under the feeder and a better value for birders.

How to Set Up Your New Bird Feeder

Find out what to consider when selecting the perfect spot for your new backyard bird feeder.

Try a Window Feeder for Up-Close Birdwatching

Window feeders provide an optimal, up-close birdwatching experience from the comfort of your home.

Attract More Birds to Your Feeder

It can take time for birds to become accustomed to a new feeder. Here are some tips to help them make the transition.

Keep the Squirrels Away from Feeders With Safflower Seed

Learn about the benefits that Golden Safflower seed offers to backyard birders and birders alike.

The Top Ten Reasons Everyone is Singing About Fine Tunes

Song birds and bird enthusiasts just can't get enough of Lyric Fine Tunes No Waste wild bird food mix.

Beyond Birdseed: Expand Your Bird Feeding Options

Supplement your bird seed offerings with nutritious treats such as fruit, nuts, and suet during fall and winter.

The Early Feeder Gets the Birds

Here's why early morning is a great time to fill your wild bird feeders.

This Safflower is Golden

Golden safflower provides the dual benefit of high nutrition for birds and a taste that deters squirrels.

How to Save Money on Wild Bird Food

Here are 10 money-saving tips for getting the most from your bird food purchases.

Sunflower Seed: The Shining Star of Wild Bird Food

Providing the right kind of sunflower seed is key to attracting the greatest variety of birds to your backyard feeder.

Keeping Squirrels Out of the Feeder

For a solution that works, we need to study the skills of our favorite backyard buffoons.

Clean Feeder, Healthy Birds

Neglecting to clean your feeders puts our feathered friends at risk of contracting life-threatening diseases.

The Best Feeders Are Where the Birds Are

How do you decide the best spot to place a bird feeder? Find out here.

Know Your Seed - Tips for Picking the Perfect Bird Food

Knowing some basics about bird food will help you attract the birds you want.