Without realizing it, one of the biggest mistakes you and other bird enthusiasts are making with bird feeders is putting out mixed bird seed that backyard birds won't actually eat. While it's common ...

For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...

Store bird seed indoors in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and protected from extreme temperatures and humidity, such as a garage or basement. “Bird seed stays freshest below 80 degrees ...

Bird feeders can be a genuine help for songbirds, especially during cold snaps and snow cover when their natural food gets ...

Feeding wild birds is a popular hobby globally, but it presents invisible disease risks to the very birds that we are feeding — but there are ways to safeguard their health. Adult male European ...

The feathered friends around your home can be picky eaters, so be sure to provide them with their favorite meals. By John Alexander Published Jun 20, 2025 9:00 AM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

This segment is sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited. Winter weather has officially settled into Northwest Arkansas, and after recent storms and colder temperatures, our backyard birds could use a ...