-
How to Attract 29 Virginia Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)
Looking for a reference guide on bird feeding in Virginia? Look no further!
-
Is a $150 Bird Feeder Worth it? Reviewing the Squirrel-Proof Droll Yankee Flipper
Squirrels returned to my bird feeders recently with a vengeance. I’m a huge proponent of using squirrel-proof bird feeders if you want to save money on bird seed and wanted to try something new to keep them at bay. Enter the Droll Yankee Flipper Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder. I saw it listed at about $150 on…
-
Review: Log Jammer Insect Suet Plugs Are a Home Run for Woodpeckers, Nuthatches
I regularly have a suet log bird feeder out during the winter and spring for my neighborhood birds. Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, and Chickadees all seem to enjoy it. I purchased some Pine Tree Farm Log Jammers Insect Suet Plugs to use in the feeder a few weeks ago and wanted to write a review on the…
-
Review: Cardinals, Goldfinches, Juncos Love These Sunflower Chips
I needed to replenish my supply of sunflower seed for my bird feeders recently and decided to try a new seed for a change: Wild Delight Sunflower Chips. Within minutes of putting this out in my feeders, I’ve seen several birds like Cardinals, Goldfinches, Sparrows, and Dark-Eyed Juncos, itching to eat it.
-
Review: Kaytee Mealworms are Fantastic for Bird Feeding
In the spring, I’ve started recommending people experiment with mealworms for bird feeding. They’re a good source of protein and calcium.
-
Review: Cardinals Love this Dirt Cheap Bird Seed
I wanted to highlight another bird seed I found for cheap online that’s well-liked by Northern Cardinals. I ordered a five pound bag of Wagner’s Black Oil Sunflower Seed and wanted to take a closer look at it to see if it’s a quality bird seed.
-
Review: Morning Song Sunflower Chips are Cardinal and Goldfinch Approved
Hi there! Dan the Bird Seed Man here coming at you with another review. Today, I’m writing a post to detail my experience with Morning Song Sunflower Hearts & Chips.
-
Review: Wagner’s Deluxe Treat Bird Seed is Cheap for a Reason
Wagner’s Deluxe Treat Wild Bird Food is one of the most purchased and highly-reviewed bird seeds on Amazon. It’s cheap and has an extraordinary high 4.7/5 star rating on the website at the time of this article. However, after buying the seed and seeing it myself, I’m making a bold claim that this bird seed…
-
Review: This Hopper Bird Feeder is a Disappointment
I recently bought the Kingsyard two-for-one seed and suet hopper bird feeder from Amazon. It has a unique design and I wanted to test if it would be a good fit for my rotating suet and seed bird feeders.
-
Five Highly Rated Binoculars for Birdwatching for Sale Online
It’s great to have a pair of quality binoculars for birdwatching. Yes, you can see a ton of birds while you’re out and about. But having binoculars allows you to get a closer look at more details.
-
Review: A Quality Bird Seed Cardinals Will Love
I recently purchased a bag of Old Potters Wildlife Sunflower Chips & Hearts from Amazon on a sale. I got a three pound bag to test it out as a quality bird seed for my neighborhood Northern Cardinals.
-
Review: A Bird Feeder Cardinals and Woodpeckers Love
When I started bird feeding a few years ago, my top goal was to attract a Northern Cardinal. I’ve always been enamoured with this bird. Recently, I’ve been lucky to have a pair of Cardinals visiting the Solution4Patio Homes Cedar Bird Feeder I have hanging out. With that, I wanted to write a quick review…
-
Review: Costco Bird Seed is a Hit for Cardinals, Finches, Jays
Ahhh Costco…it’s a store that fills me with an equal mix of wonder and anxiety. The prices and things you’ll find are tough to beat. So, when I saw a giant bag of Costco Bird seed, I had to get it.
-
Arkansas Bird Feeding Guide: 30 Birds You Can Attract (With Photos)
Looking for a reference guide on Arkansas bird feeding? Look no further!
-
Review: Woodpeckers Love This Suet
I’ve tested a ton of suet for bird feeding over the years and the Attractor Peanut Suet Plugs are one of my favorite products to use for my birch log suet feeder. I’ve witnessed Downy, Hairy, and Red-Bellied Woodpeckers all eat this regularly.
-
Five Highly Rated Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders for Sale Online
As a bird feeding enthusiast for several years, I love preaching the benefits of splurging on squirrel proof bird feeders. If you want to avoid feeding squirrels, it’s well worth buying one.
-
Seven Suet Products for Sale Online that Woodpeckers Love
In my years of feeding the birds, suet is something I always have out at my feeders. It’s a great food for attracting Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Nuthatches and other birds (my local Crows also like it).
-
How to Attract 31 Louisiana Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)
Looking for a reference guide on attracting Louisiana birds to your feeders? Look no further!
-
Five Heated Bird Baths that are Great for Winter
I woke up on the date of writing this story to a feels like temperature of -35 in Minnesota. I wanted to do some research on some of the most highly-rated heated bird baths I could find online.
-
How to Attract 29 Kansas Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)
Looking for a reference guide on attracting Kansas birds to your feeders? Look no further!
-
Review: A Cheap Bird Seed Cardinals Crave on Amazon
I’m constantly trying new bird seeds to ensure my neighborhood Northern Cardinals are happy and stopping by my feeders. I recently bought a three pound bag of Valley Farms Black Oil Sunflower Seed and it’s another cheap bird seed find I’d highly recommend for Cardinals, and other birds!
-
Review:Â Cardinals Love This 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.
-
Review: A Suet Log Feeder is Amazing at Attracting Woodpeckers
I’ve been feeding birds outside of my apartment for years. Different types of bird feeders come and go with the seasons (and whatever I happen to impulse-buy). But, one feeder is constantly hanging from my balcony: A Suet Log feeder.
-
How to Attract 27 Nebraska Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)
Looking for a quick reference guide on attracting Nebraska birds to your feeders? Look no further!
-
Review: This Suet Plugs Variety Pack is Great for Woodpeckers
I love feeding the woodpeckers outside of my apartment patio. I have a suet log feeder that woodpeckers love to cling from while they have a snack. I needed a re-stock in a pinch and ordered a Wildlife Sciences Suet Plugs variety pack off Amazon.
-
Review: A Cheap Bird Seed Cardinals Will Love
It’s no secret on my blog that the mighty Northern Cardinal is my favorite bird to visit my feeders. I’ve been testing out different bird seeds from Amazon recently and was impressed with the price and quality of the Audubon Park Cardinal Blend as a bird seed Cardinals will love.
-
Review: This is One of the Best Bird Seeds on Amazon
I recently purchased some Audubon Park Sunflower Hearts online. I usually buy my bird seed in-person, but I was really busy and in a pinch. After using the seed for a few weeks, I’m ready to declare that it’s one of the best bird seeds I’ve purchased on Amazon.
-
How to Attract 27 Oklahoma Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)
Looking for a quick reference guide on attracting Oklahoma birds to your feeders? Look no further!
-
I Tested One of the Cheapest Bird Feeders on Amazon
As I continue my never-ending quest of reviewing bird feeders and bird seed, I bought one of the cheapest bird feeders on Amazon: The iBorn tube bird feeder.
-
This Unique Phone Booth Bird Feeder Can Spice up Your Yard
I recently bought this phone booth bird feeder for my Grandpa-in-law for Christmas. I decided that I would put together a review if you’re looking for a feeder.
-
How to Attract 32 Texas Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)
Looking for a quick reference guide on attracting Texas birds to your feeders? Look no further!
-
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.
-
7 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.
-
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 Birds in Alaska 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 30 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 31 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 31 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.
-
The Favorite Birds of 8 Famous People
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: 6 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 (With Photos)
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!
-
Red Milo is a 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.
-
5 Tips to Bring 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.
-
What are 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? Here’s How 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? What 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?
-
10 of the Best Bird Seeds on Amazon
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 – What 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
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 You Can See at the Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii (Photos)
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.
-
What’s the 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 Fun and 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!
-
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!
-
Review: A Cheap Bird Feeder Baltimore Orioles Love
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 Likely Didn’t Know
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!
-
5 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.
-
What You Need to Know 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.
-
10 Highly-Rated Hummingbird Feeders for Sale 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!
-
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
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.
![chickadee, bird, log-5759743.jpg](https://dansbirdbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/chickadee-bird-log-5759743.jpg)
Bird Bites Blog
Pages: 1 2