As we head into the heart of winter it’s high-time we lend a hand to our feathered friends, especially those that might be ...
If you are like me, every time I look out the window it seems like the ground under my bird feeders appears to be moving. The entire area seems to be alive with little brown birds. Each one of ...
A geriatric woman and her associates are terrorizing Lower East Side locals by dumping dozens of pounds of birdseed in a tiny local park, turning the space into a putrid buffet for pigeons and ...
One of the great joys of having a garden is to get winged visitors dropping by. Birds are not only pleasant company, but also ...
Oh, these beautiful fall days and nights are here again. The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and the nights are cool. As always, the seasons are changing and the birds are changing with ...
Like many in the Northland, I maintain bird feeders throughout winter. Spending money on bird food seems very worth it when I can look out on a subzero morning and watch the antics of these avian ...
Bird feeders can support Great Lakes birds when natural food sources may be scarce or buried beneath snow and during migration come spring, but it’s essential to follow ...
It’s a sunny February afternoon in 1982 at camp. The hot water hisses in the tea kettle on the woodstove. Outside it is 15 ...
Common bird feeder mistakes include feeding birds for the wrong reasons, not getting quality seed, not being consistent, prioritizing looks over function, getting discouraged when squirrels get ...
Safflower seeds deter squirrels and bully birds, but many beloved songbirds will still come to your backyard bird feeders.
With the recent prolonged snow cover, food from natural sources has been more difficult for birds to find. That has brought them to my feeding station outside my picture window ...
Have raccoons scared off your feathered friends and stolen their birdseed from the feeder? Luckily, there's a simple tool that can help keep them away.