Summer is a great time to discover new foods that attract more birds to your yard. The arrival of warm weather means, for most of us, that the hummingbirds have arrived and a variety of colorful, tropical migrants — like buntings, orioles and others — are passing through our neighborhoods and in our own backyard. Of the 650 species of birds in North America, approximately 50% of them migrate north as part of spring migration each year. These neotropical species,…
Have you ever seen a cardinal act like this before? Watch the following video, featured on the Duncraft Wild Bird Blog, to see this seemingly unusual courtship behavior. “Birds themselves are so interesting and intelligent, and…
Why choose a squirrel-proof feeder? The goal of a squirrel-proof bird feeder is to keep squirrels out of your bird seed. That’s why most “squirrel-proof” feeders have either wire caging or a weight-sensitive perch that drops…
Did you know? Hummingbirds spend about 80% of their time perching. Wouldn’t you love to watch your hummingbirds sit for a while, so you can admire their shimmering and jewel-like feathers? Add a hummingbird swing to your yard…
Shop Our Top 10 Gifts for Mom Your mom deserves the best. In honor and celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, we’ve gathered our Top 10 bestselling bird feeding items in…
First of all, why do two cardinals appear to be “kissing” each other? As much as we would like to believe it’s a sign of affection, this behavior, also known as “mate feeding,” is most likely…
This article contains variations for Paulette’s Super Gourmet Suet Recipe, as originally featured on Ricky Montgomery’s Wildlife page on Facebook – now you can customize your own suet recipe at home and attract more birds to…
This is the exact recipe for Paulette’s Super Gourmet Suet Recipe, as originally featured on Ricky Montgomery’s Wildlife page on Facebook — now you can become popular with the birds, too, by making your own suet at…
Please note, this article includes an infographic with information about “How to Choose a Birdhouse.” Scroll down to view the infographic. Attract birds this nesting season When you’re choosing a birdhouse for your yard, there are…