Wet Bird Seed: Can You Still Use It?
Seed that got rained on today and is only damp can be spread out to dry completely and used. Seed that is clumped, has a dusty gray or greenish bloom,…
Bird Feeding
What to put out, when to put it out, and what to skip. Seed, suet, nectar and year-round feeding in the US.
Raccoons at Your Bird Feeders: How to Stop Them
Bring feeders in at night. That is the answer, and everything else is a partial measure. Raccoons are nocturnal, strong enough to pull a feeder off a hook, and dexterous…
Best Bird Seed: What Works, What to Avoid, and How to Read a Label
Black oil sunflower is the best single seed for American backyards — it brings in the widest range of species and nothing else comes close as an all-rounder. If squirrels…
Northern Cardinal: How to Attract Them to Your Yard
Cardinals want somewhere to stand while they eat. Offer black oil sunflower or safflower on a hopper or platform feeder rather than a tube, keep dense shrubs within reach for…
When to Feed Backyard Birds: A Month-by-Month Guide
You can feed backyard birds year-round in the United States, and there is no month when you need to stop. What changes through the year is what you put out,…