How to Attract Texas Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)
Looking for a quick reference guide on attracting Texas birds to your feeders? Look no further!
This Tray Bird Feeder is Affordable and Draws in Birds…But Watch the Paint
I love a tray bird feeder. They’re a great option to attract a lot of birds because they hold a lot of seed while providing stability and open space.
This Coffee Cup Bird Feeder Blends Your Obsession with Caffeine and Birds
I couldn’t help but impulse buy this 30 Watt to-go coffee cup bird feeder a couple months ago. Why? Because if you know me, you know that I love birds and several cups of coffee each day.
The Most Common Bird Feeding Mistakes Beginners Make and How to Avoid Them
I thought it would be nice to put together a blog post highlighting some of the most common mistakes I notice people making when they start off with the hobby.
October 30 – November 5 Minnetonka, Minnesota Bird Feeder Counts and Notes
I’m excited to start blogging my weekly bird feeder counts and observations from Minnetonka, Minnesota. I live in a suburban area, but thankfully have a lot of trees and spaces for wildlife near my balcony.
It’s Time for me Change Gears Here
I want to be honest, it’s been tough for me to write here lately. I’ve prided myself on writing fun and educational content to attract more readers to this website. However, I feel I’ve been going through the motions and haven’t been excited about it. That, and viewership to this blog has tanked over the last month.
How Bird Feeding Helped with my Generalized Anxiety
In 2020 I discovered bird feeding and I credit it with helping me reduce my generalized anxiety over the past several years.
14 Birds That Like Eating White Millet
White millet is a small round grain that’s included in a bunch of different bird seed blends. You can also purchase it on its own.
7 Birds That Eat Mosquitoes and How to Bring Them to Your Yard
Does ANYONE like mosquitoes? If you do, please don’t invite me to your house. Thankfully for the rest of us, there are birds that eat mosquitoes!
Beyond Hummingbirds: 4 Other Birds That Drink Nectar
Putting out nectar in a hummingbird feeder is sure to draw in a ton of hummingbirds, but you may be surprised to find other birds stopping by on occasion to get a sip of nectar.
10 Birds That Like Eating Safflower Seed (With Photos)
Safflower seed is a great bird seed to experiment with, especially if you’re having challenges with squirrels or “pest birds”
How to Attract 28 Rhode Island Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Rhode Island birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 25 Maine Birds to Your Feeders
There are no shortage of beautiful birds you can bring to your backyard in The Pine Tree State. So, I thought it would be a helpful resource to put together a guide on Maine birds you can attract to a bird feeder.
How to Attract 22 Connecticut Birds to Your Feeders in the Winter
There are a ton of Connecticut birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 22 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 29 Missouri Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Missouri birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 29different species to your yard!
How to Attract 15 Alaska Birds to Your Feeders
Winter can be a quiet time for Alaska birds, but there are still more than a dozen species you can attract to a feeder in The Last Frontier.
How to Attract 28 Kentucky Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Kentucky birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 28 Illinois Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Illinois birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 27 Massachusetts Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Massachusetts birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 27 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 21 New Hampshire Birds to Your Feeders in the Winter
There are a ton of New Hampshire birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 21 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 21 Vermont Birds to Your Feeders in the Winter
There are a ton of Vermont birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 21 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 28 New Jersey Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of New Jersey birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 28 New York Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of New York birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 28 Pennsylvania Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Pennsylvania birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 28 West Virginia Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of West Virginia birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
The Definitive Bird Feeder Bird Power Rankings
You can’t beat the sight of birds stopping by your bird feeder for a snack. Bird feeding is great for your mental wellbeing and makes you feel closer to nature.
But some birds are more pleasant and bigger assholes than others.
How to Attract 28 Ohio Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Ohio birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 28 Indiana Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Indiana birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 28 different species to your yard!
How to Attract 30+ Michigan Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Michigan birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 30+ different species to your yard!
How to Attract 28 South Dakota Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of South Dakota birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 30+ different species to your yard!
How to Attract 29 North Dakota Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of North Dakota birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 30+ different species to your yard!
How to Attract 30+ Iowa Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Iowa birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 30+ different species to your yard!
5 Unique Blue Jay Facts You Likely Didn’t Know
Looking for a handful of quick Blue Jay facts? I wanted to put together a short post together for one of my favorite birds at my feeders.
4 Easy Tips to Stop Birds from Hitting Windows
The numbers are tragic and staggering. Between 100 million to 1 billion birds in the United States die each year from flying into windows.
How to Attract 33 Wisconsin Birds to Your Feeders
There are a ton of Wisconsin birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 33 different species to your yard!
Four Foods to Avoid Feeding Birds – What you Need to Know
Some people feed birds by throwing out kitchen scraps for them to eat, but this is a dangerous approach. Many common foods we eat are harmful for birds.
8 Famous People and Their Favorite Birds
Birds are beloved by many, including celebrities and well-known historical figures! Here are eight favorite birds of well known people.
11 Birds That Like Eating Sunflower Seed (With Photos)
Sunflower seed is my favorite food to offer birds at my feeders. It’s affordable and draws in the widest variety of birds.
5 Ways to Attract Cardinals to a Bird Feeder
Here are five proven tips to bring cardinals to your backyard. My top goal was to attract a cardinal when I started my bird feeding hobby.
Shopping Guide: The 4 Best Smart Bird Feeders for Sale Online
Smart bird feeders allow you to get video and photos of birds straight to your cell phone. Here are some of the best for sale online.
How to Attract Woodpeckers to a Feeder
You can bring a lot of unique personality to your yard when you attract Woodpeckers to your bird feeder.
The Best and Worst Bird Seed at Target
Shopping for Target bird seed can be a convenient and cost-effective way to attract more wild birds to your backyard. But is it the right choice for you?
The Best Amazon Baltimore Oriole Feeders: Top 9 Picks
If you search “Amazon Baltimore Oriole Feeders” there’s an overwhelming amount of options presented to you. That’s why I compiled this reference list!
5 Made in USA Bird Feeders for Sale Online
During the 4th of July, you can celebrate and support businesses in America with made in USA bird feeders. Here are five bird feeders for sale on Amazon.
5 Tips to Attract Chickadees to Your Bird Feeder
Chickadees are a familiar visitor to backyards across North America. It’s easy to attract Chickadees by adding a few simple things to your yard.
How to Attract 32 Minnesota Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)
Here’s a comprehensive guide to attracting common Minnesota birds like cardinals, blue jays, chickadees, sparrows, goldfinches and more to your bird feeders.
10 Colorful Migratory Birds to Watch For at Your Bird Feeder in the Spring (With Photos)
Spring and summer are the perfect times to attract a wide variety of migratory birds to your backyard feeders. A rainbow of colors await your bird feeders!
7 Unique Foods You Can Feed Birds (Healthy and Safe)
There are several unique foods you can feed birds, many of which may be in your cupboard right now!
4 Bird Feeder Livestreams That Will Capture Your Attention
Do you love watching birds? Are you looking for something relaxing to grace your computer screen? If so, you’ll love these four bird feeder livestreams.
Red Milo is The Red Flag Ingredient in Bird Seed
Much like you should read labels of foods you’re eating from the grocery store, it’s well worth scanning the bird seed you’re buying to avoid red milo.
Nectar Defender Review: A Simple and Effective Way to Attract Hummingbirds
I was recently visiting my local Wild Bird Store and they told me about Hummingbird Concentrate with Nectar Defender.
How to Attract Indigo Buntings to Your Yard
Indigo Buntings are a stunning migratory songbird in North America. Their vibrant blue color make them a standout in any backyard.
How to Attract Mourning Doves to Your Yard
Mourning Doves have gone viral on TikTok. Many millennials now recognize them as the birds we grew up hearing during our childhood summer breaks.
Everything You Need to Know About Meadow Ridge Farms No Grow Bird Seed
Are you looking for a bird seed with minimal mess? You might be interested in giving Meadow Ridge Farms No Grow Bird Seed a spin.
Discover the Most Common State Birds in the United States
Here are the five most common state birds you’ll come across, presented in fun power rankings format.
The Ultimate Guide to Bird Feeders
There are a ton of different bird feeders. I put together this guide to simplify the process for you to select your next feeder.
The 4 Surprising Health Benefits of Bird Feeding
Bird feeding is a fun hobby…it also comes with several surprising physical and mental health benefits.
6 Reasons Why Birds Aren’t Coming to Your Feeder and How to Fix Them
One of the best ways to attract more birds to your backyard is by setting up a bird feeder. However, it’s frustrating when birds don’t seem to be interested in the food you put out.
Do American Robins Visit Bird Feeders? What You Need to Know
If you have a bird feeding station, you might be wondering if Robins will stop for a snack.
7 Affordable Bird Feeders with Good Customer Reviews
I did some research on Amazon to find a handful of affordable bird feeders currently listed under $23 that also have a customer review rating of 4.5/5 stars or higher.
Vacationing? Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Birds Fed at HomeÂ
In this Bird Bites blog post, I’m going to lay out a few simple tips on how to feed the birds at your home while you’re away on vacation.
Love is in the Air: 10 Birds that Mate for Life
Valentine’s Day is all about love and celebrating the most special relationships, so why not take a cue from our bird friends who mate for life?
How to Help Birds During the Winter
From providing helpful food sources to creating warm places to roost, there are plenty of things you can do to help birds this winter.
Should I Feed Birds Bread? Everything You Need to Know
A classic mental image associated with bird feeding is someone sitting at a park bench and tossing birds bread. But is this a good idea?
The Best Bird Seeds on Amazon (Top 10 List)
Looking for the best bird seeds on Amazon? I wanted to put a post together of the best bird seeds your money can buy on the site.
My Review of Mr. Bird Flaming Hot Bird Seed – Everything You Need to Know
Did you know that with a little spice, you can slow down squirrels from eating your bird seed? Enter Mr. Bird Flaming Hot Bird seed.
How to Save Money While Bird Feeding
Feeding the birds can quickly add up if you’re filing multiple feeders at once. Here are several tips to save money while bird feeding!
Three Easy Ways to Stop Squirrels at Bird Feeders
Squirrels are smart, relentless and crafty when it comes to finding ways to gobble up your bird seed. Here are three easy tips to stop them in their tracks!
5 Unique Stocking Stuffers for Bird Feeders
Here are five unique and affordable stocking stuffers sure to delight the bird feeding enthusiast on your list.
Three Easy Fall Bird Feeding Tips to Get More Species
Late fall bird feeding is great because birds are starting to build up energy for the winter. They rely most-heavily on feeders when natural food dies off and becomes more sparse.
9 Birds I Saw at the Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii (Photos and Video)
Here are nine birds I saw during my honeymoon at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island of Hawaii.
How to Get Dark-Eyed Juncos at Your Bird Feeder
The end of summer is usually a bummer time for me, but the emergence of fall does bring a reliable and fun visitor to my bird feeders, Dark-Eyed Juncos.
The Proven Best Bird Seed for Blue Jays
I have great news: So long as you live in their range, it’s easy to draw Blue Jays to your bird feeders! All you need is some of their favorite food…
11 Unique Bird Feeders for Sale Online
These unique bird feeders are great additions to your yard and make great gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life. Your birds will appreciate them too!
Product Review:Â My New Favorite Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder
If you’re having issues with squirrels gobbling up your bird seed, one of the best investments you can make is buying a squirrel-proof bird feeder.
How to Start Bird Feeding in Two Steps
Bird feeding doesn’t have to be complicated. You can get several regular guests in just a couple of steps and less than $15!
How to Start Bird Feeding in Just Five Steps
I wanted to make a quick and easy article for how you can start bird feeding in the least amount of time for your bird feeding hobby.
The Best and Worst Bird Seed at Home Depot
What’s the best bird seed for your buck at Home Depot? I have four recommendations for you along with several bags of seed to avoid.
10 Birds that Love Eating Mealworms (With Photos)
Mealworms are an often overlooked superfood for bird feeding. If you haven’t added any to your feeding station, it’s time to start!
Product Review: The Best Baltimore Oriole Feeder You Can Buy
I found the best Baltimore Oriole feeder you can find at a cheap price point. The Birds Choice Oriole Flower-Shaped Feeder!
22 Unique Cardinal Facts You Didn’t Know About
Looking for some unique Cardinal facts? You’ve come to the right place! Here are 22 facts about this beautiful bird that I bet you didn’t know!
6 of the Best Large Bird Feeders Money Can Buy
Sometimes bigger is better. Here are some of the best large bird feeders money can buy.
My Review of Wild Bird’s Unlimited Bark Butter – Everything You Need to Know
Bark Butter is a spreadable suet product that claims to draw in numerous birds to your feeders. Does it work? I lay it all out in my review.
Everything You Need to Attract Baltimore Orioles
Attracting Baltimore Orioles to your bird feeder is not rocket science! You can bring them in with the right feeder and a quick run to the grocery store.
The Best Hummingbird Feeders You Can Buy on Amazon
Hummingbirds are a joy to draw into your yard and half of the fun is shopping for hummingbird feeders. Here are some of the best for sale on Amazon.
In Defense of the Brown Headed Cowbird
There’s no species more controversial in bird feeding circles than the Brown Headed Cowbird. The reason why? They’re parasites…and sometimes Mafia bosses.
The Ultimate Bird Seed and Bird Food Guide (With Photos)
There are a ton of different bird seed choices. I wanted to create a free and comprehensive guide for all the foods you can feed the birds in your backyard.
4 Tips for Attracting American Goldfinches to your Yard
Attracting American Goldfinches adds a lot of color to your feeders. Here are four surefire ways to attract them to your yard!
How to Make Hummingbird Nectar
How do you make hummingbird nectar to draw them in? It’s quick, easy and cheap to make hummingbird nectar at home! You just need table sugar and water.
The Proven Best Bird Seed for Cardinals
What’s the best bird seed for cardinals? So many bags of feed claim to draw in this beautiful bird, but there are two top seeds you should keep in mind!
Why More Millennials and Gen-Zs Should Try Bird Feeding
It’s time to make bird feeding cool. I want to convince millennials and Gen-zs that feeding the birds is a fun, cheap, healthy and fulfilling hobby to pick up.
How to Attract Hummingbirds – 11 Key Strategies (With Photos)
It’s easy to attract hummingbirds to a feeder in just a few steps! Flowers, nectar and certain feeders are key to drawing in these energetic backyard guests.
How to Attract Blue Jays to Your Bird Feeder – Everything You Need to Know
Blue Jays are eye-catching and intelligent birds that bring a lot of personality to your backyard. This article explains how to attract Blue Jays.
My Review of Cole’s Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce
There are several pre-spiced bird seeds, powders and liquid hot sauces you can buy. One that immediately caught my eye is Cole’s Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce.
Ranking the Effectiveness of Squirrel Bird Feeder Deterrents
Rather than write another article about how to stop a squirrel from visiting your feeders, I decided to rank common approaches from worst-to-most successful.
Ranking Bird Seed from Worst to Best
Looking for the best bird seed to offer your backyard guests? Here are the definitive power rankings on the best bird feed for your buck.