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Do American Robins Visit Bird Feeders? Everything You Need to Know

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on March 26, 2023March 26, 2023No Comments

If you have a bird feeding station, you might be wondering if Robins will stop for a snack.

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Should I Buy Target Bird Seed? Everything you Need to Know (With Photos)

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on March 5, 2023March 5, 2023No Comments

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?

Dan from Dan's Bird Bites showcases bird feeders to CCX Media at Parker's Lake Park in Plymouth.

Bird Bites in the News – News Feature by CCX Media

by Dan DeBaunIn the NewsPosted on February 25, 2023February 25, 2023No Comments

Bird Bites was recently featured in the news by CCX Media in Plymouth, Minnesota to talk about bird feeding!

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Seven Affordable Bird Feeders on Amazon with Good Customer Reviews

by Dan DeBaunBird Feeders, Product ReviewsPosted on February 25, 2023February 25, 2023No Comments

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.

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Vacationing? Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Birds Fed at Home 

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on February 19, 2023February 19, 2023No Comments

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.

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Love is in the Air: 10 Birds that Mate for Life

by Dan DeBaunBird FactsPosted on February 12, 2023February 12, 2023No Comments

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?

Birds Bites on WCCO 4 TV in Minnesota

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on February 6, 2023February 6, 2023No Comments

I wanted to make two main points in this TV segment. First, that feeding the birds is approachable and fun for people of all ages. Second, there are also a ton of mental health benefits to birdwatching.

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How to Help Birds During the Winter

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on January 21, 2023January 21, 2023No Comments

From providing helpful food sources to creating warm places to roost, there are plenty of things you can do to help birds this winter.

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Should I Feed Birds Bread? Everything You Need to Know

by Dan DeBaunBird Facts, QuestionsPosted on January 21, 2023January 21, 2023No Comments

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?

Looking for the best bird seeds on Amazon? Sunflower is awesome for Cardinals and is found throughout this story.

The Best Bird Seeds on Amazon (Top 10 List)

by Dan DeBaunBird SeedPosted on January 21, 2023January 21, 2023One Comment

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.

Mr. Bird Flaming Hot Bird Seed

My Review of Mr. Bird Flaming Hot Bird Seed – Everything You Need to Know

by Dan DeBaunBird Seed, Product ReviewsPosted on January 7, 2023January 7, 2023No Comments

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.

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How to Save Money While Bird Feeding

by Dan DeBaunBird SeedPosted on December 31, 2022December 31, 20222 Comments

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!

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Three Foolproof Ways to Stop Squirrels at Your Bird Feeders, Guaranteed

by Dan DeBaunTroubleshootingPosted on December 26, 2022February 16, 2023No Comments

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!

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5 Unique Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Bird Feeding Enthusiast on Your List (With Photos and Video)

by Dan DeBaunGuidesPosted on December 4, 2022December 11, 2022No Comments

Here are five unique and affordable stocking stuffers sure to delight the bird feeding enthusiast on your list.

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Three Easy Late Fall Bird Feeding Tips (Photos and Video)

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on November 27, 2022December 11, 2022No Comments

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.

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9 Birds I Saw at the Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii (Photos and Video)

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on October 22, 2022December 14, 2022No Comments

Here are nine birds I saw during my honeymoon at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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How to Get Juncos to Visit Your Bird Feeder

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, JuncosPosted on September 5, 2022December 15, 2022No Comments

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.

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The Proven Best Bird Seed for Blue Jays

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, Blue JaysPosted on August 15, 2022December 15, 2022One Comment

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…

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10 of the Most Unique Bird Feeders Found on Amazon

by Dan DeBaunBird FeedersPosted on August 7, 2022January 2, 20232 Comments

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!

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Product Review: My New Favorite Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder

by Dan DeBaunProduct ReviewsPosted on July 31, 2022December 15, 20222 Comments

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.

Sunflower and safflower bird seed on a small plate is a great starting approach for bird feeding

How to Start Bird Feeding in Just Two Steps

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, GuidesPosted on June 26, 2022December 15, 20222 Comments

Bird feeding doesn’t have to be complicated. You can get several regular guests in just a couple of steps and less than $15!

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How to Start Bird Feeding in Just Five Steps

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, GuidesPosted on June 25, 2022June 26, 20222 Comments

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.

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The Best Proven Bird Seed at Home Depot (And 3 To Avoid to Save Money)

by Dan DeBaunBird SeedPosted on June 5, 2022January 2, 2023One Comment

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.

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10 Birds that Love Eating Mealworms (With Photos)

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, Bird SeedPosted on May 13, 2022January 2, 2023One Comment

Mealworms are an often overlooked superfood for bird feeding. If you haven’t added any to your feeding station, it’s time to start!

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How to Attract 30+ Wisconsin Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on May 7, 2022May 7, 2022No Comments

There are a ton of Wisconsin birds you can attract to feeders. Here’s a guide on how to attract 30+ different species to your yard!

A Baltimore Oriole eating grape jelly at an orange flower feeder.

Product Review: The Best Baltimore Oriole Feeder You Can Buy

by Dan DeBaunBird FeedersPosted on April 29, 2022January 8, 2023No Comments

I found the best Baltimore Oriole feeder you can find at a cheap price point. The Birds Choice Oriole Flower-Shaped Feeder!

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3 Easy Tips to Prevent Birds from Hitting Windows

by Dan DeBaunGuidesPosted on April 26, 2022January 4, 2023No Comments

The numbers are tragic and staggering. Between 100 million to 1 billion birds in the United States die each year from flying into windows.

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5 Cool and Unique Blue Jay Facts You Didn’t Know

by Dan DeBaunBird Facts, Blue JaysPosted on April 24, 2022January 8, 20232 Comments

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.

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22 Unique Cardinal Facts You Didn’t Know About

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, CardinalsPosted on April 23, 2022January 8, 20232 Comments

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!

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6 of the Best Large Bird Feeders Money Can Buy

by Dan DeBaunBird FeedersPosted on April 9, 2022January 8, 2023One Comment

Sometimes bigger is better. Here are some of the best large bird feeders money can buy.

A Container of Bark Butter Suet

My Review of Wild Bird’s Unlimited Bark Butter – Everything You Need to Know

by Dan DeBaunBird Seed, Product ReviewsPosted on April 2, 2022January 8, 2023No Comments

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.

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Everything You Need to Attract Baltimore Orioles

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on March 31, 2022January 8, 202310 Comments

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.

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How to Attract 29+ Minnesota Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos and Video)

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, GuidesPosted on March 31, 2022January 8, 202314 Comments

Here’s a comprehensive guide to attracting common Minnesota birds like cardinals, blue jays, chickadees, sparrows, goldfinches and more to your bird feeders.

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11 of the Best Hummingbird Feeders You Can Buy on Amazon

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, Bird FeedersPosted on March 30, 2022June 2, 20223 Comments

Hummingbirds are a joy to draw into your yard and half of the fun is shopping for hummingbird feeders.

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5 Tips to Attract Chickadees to Your Bird Feeder, Guaranteed!

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, ChickadeesPosted on March 27, 2022May 15, 20224 Comments

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.

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The 9 Highest Rated Amazon Baltimore Oriole Feeders

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, OriolesPosted on March 26, 2022May 30, 2022One Comment

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!

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The Ultimate Guide to Attract Woodpeckers to Your Bird Feeders

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on March 24, 2022October 8, 2022No Comments

You can bring a lot of unique personality to your yard when you attract Woodpeckers to your bird feeder.

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5 Proven Ways to Attract Cardinals to a Feeder

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, CardinalsPosted on March 21, 2022December 10, 202221 Comments

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.

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In Defense of the Brown Headed Cowbird

by Dan DeBaunOpinionPosted on March 20, 2022March 20, 2022No Comments

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.

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The Ultimate Bird Seed and Bird Food Guide (With Photos)

by Dan DeBaunBird SeedPosted on March 20, 2022January 27, 202310 Comments

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.

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4 Tips for Attracting American Goldfinches to your Yard – Guaranteed

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, GoldfinchesPosted on March 13, 2022July 4, 20223 Comments

Attracting American Goldfinches adds a lot of color to your feeders. Here are four surefire ways to attract them to your yard!

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How to Make Hummingbird Food

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on March 7, 2022March 10, 20223 Comments

How do you make hummingbird food to draw them in? It’s quick, easy and cheap to make hummingbird nectar at home! You just need table sugar and water.

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The Proven Best Bird Seed for Cardinals

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, Bird SeedPosted on March 6, 2022January 8, 20236 Comments

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!

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More Millennials and Gen-Zs Should Try Bird Feeding

by Dan DeBaunOpinionPosted on March 5, 2022March 5, 20224 Comments

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.

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How to Attract Hummingbirds – 11 Key Strategies (With Photos)

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting TipsPosted on March 2, 2022April 14, 20224 Comments

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.

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Birds Choice Cedar Hopper Feeder Review – Should You Buy It?

by Dan DeBaunBird Feeders, Product ReviewsPosted on February 28, 2022February 28, 2022No Comments

I’m going to go ahead and say it. Right now, the Birds Choice Cedar Hopper Feeder is the favorite bird feeder I have in my collection.

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How to Attract Blue Jays to Your Bird Feeder – Everything You Need to Know

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, Blue JaysPosted on February 26, 2022July 4, 20225 Comments

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.

Cole's Flaming Squirrel Bird Seed Sauce

My Experience and Review of Cole’s Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce

by Dan DeBaunProduct ReviewsPosted on February 12, 2022December 3, 20223 Comments

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.

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Ranking the Effectiveness of Squirrel Bird Feeder Deterrents

by Dan DeBaunTroubleshootingPosted on February 4, 2022March 12, 20237 Comments

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.

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Ranking Bird Seed from Worst to Best

by Dan DeBaunBird Seed, GuidesPosted on January 30, 2022January 21, 20239 Comments

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.

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