As much pleasure and entertainment as feeding birds bring us, it does come at a cost. Dollars and cents add up, and we need to strike a balance between feeding the quality seed and not breaking the bank. The best way to make savings when buying wild bird food for your feathered friends is to …
If you want to attract more birds to your property this year, setting out bird feeders should not be your only strategy. You also need to be putting out a good source of fresh water. Birds drink and bathe on a daily basis, so a concrete bird bath is like a magnet for our feathered …
If there is one essential item for the birdwatcher, it’s a good pair of bird-watching binoculars. Whether for making difficult identifications or just enjoying bird behavior, the ability to get a good look at birds at distance is everything in this game. With so many shapes and sizes of birding binoculars available on the market, …
Winter is a tough time for birds. Many species prefer to head south before winter sets in, but there are those who choose to tough it out. For them, staying warm and finding food is not the only challenge. When it’s really cold, water sources freeze over too, making drinking and bathing quite a challenge. …
Bees are such wonderful creatures to have in the yard, always hard at work collecting pollen and nectar for the hive. It’s easy to underestimate how important these little pollinators are for us and life on Earth. Seeing bees buzzing around out in the yard always brings a smile to my face so I’ve looked …
Anyone who has ever put out some bird seed will know that birds can be really messy eaters. Unfortunately, this is just the way that they feed and it’s just something we have to accept. There are some important reasons to keep the area below your bird feeders clean, however. Seeds messed below your feeders …
Providing a good fresh source of water for birds to drink from and bathe in is one of the most rewarding ways to attract birds to your yard. I love watching the birds that visit my bird bath, and the variety of different types of birds it attracts never fails to impress. One of the …
One of my favorite styles of bird feeders is the simple platform bird feeder or tray bird feeder. The open design of these feeders makes observation and maintenance so easy, so you can really enjoy watching our feathered friends. 6 Platform Bird Feeder Comparison In this article, I’ll introduce you to a few of the …
Perky-Pet is a trusted name in the world of high-quality bird feeders and they make a great variety of hummingbird feeders to suit just about anyone’s style. In this review, I’ll take you through a selection of perky pet bird feeders that are available in 2023. 6 Best Perky-Pet Hummingbird Feeder Comparison Related Articles 10 …
If you want a great variety of birdlife to visit and feed in your yard, then you should be putting out a variety of feed to keep them happy. Different types of birds eat different things in different ways, so the best thing to do is offer something for everyone. Wild bird feeding stations offer …
