5 Birds Visiting Minnesota Feeders Every April (And How to Attract Them)
April at a Minnesota feeder is pure magic. Here are five birds showing up right now, what they’re doing, and how to attract them to your yard this spring.
Why Birds Are Disappearing from Feeders in Spring (And What to Do)
Birds vanishing from your feeders in spring? Don’t panic, it’s completely normal. Here’s why it happens and what you can do to keep the action going all season long.
Two Bird Foods That Made Winter Bird Feeding Less Messy for Me
To be frank with you, bird feeding will never be a 100% mess-free hobby, but I’ve been feeding birds from my apartment balcony for five years and have found there are a couple of foods you can put out to reduce your mess and clean up time significantly. If you want to backtrack or start this hobby with as little mess as possible, you can’t go wrong with the two foods I’ll detail below.
If I Could Buy 1 Bird Feeder Again, It Would Be This One (Here’s Why)
This bird feeder has paid for itself in bird seed that remains out of the clutches of squirrels, it’s well-liked by my local birds, and it’s stood up to all sorts of weather with no visible wear and tear.
How to Attract 26 Montana Birds to Your Feeders
Looking for a reference guide on bird feeding in Montana? Look no further! In this story I’ve listed Montana birds you can attract to a feeder, their preferred food, and the top bird feeder options.
2026 Review: This Spicy Suet Stopped Squirrels at my Bird Feeder
I’ve had off and on trouble with gray squirrels eating up all the suet at my bird feeding station. My hopeful solution? This spicy suet!
Is a $150 Bird Feeder Worth it? Reviewing the Unique Droll Yankee Flipper
Is a $150 squirrel-proof bird feeder really worth it? Enter the Droll Yankee Flipper. This bird feeder stops squirrels in their tracks.
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.
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.
Review: 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.