Attract Hummingbirds by the Season
Discover when to put up and take down your hummingbird feeders.

Bad Weeds Sprout from Birdseed Feeders
Studies at Oregon State University found 50+ weed species in 10 birdseed brands.

Bird Gardening for Beginners
Two experts offer eight strategies to lure avian visitors.

Birdwatching Through Windows
For an up-close view of wild birds, use a window bird feeder.

Cardinal Chicks in View
Attract nesting Northern Cardinals to your yard.

Cats Belong Indoors
No more part of our natural ecosystem than cows or dogs, cats deserve safe, healthy, indoor lives.

Clean Bird Feeders the Right Way
To keep backyard birds healthy, regularly clean your bird feeders.

Create Local Birding Attractions
Native plants pull birds into your yard.

Dangers at Your Backyard Feeders
Create safer feeding areas for birds at your feeders.

Do Your Home's Windows Kill Birds?
Collisions with windows stun and kill many birds every year, but we can change that.

Dome Bird Feeders
Dome bird feeders can be used with any type of bird seed to attract different birds.

Downy Delights at Your Feeders
Invite Downy Woodpeckers to your yard.

Globe Bird Feeders
The clear dome on globe feeders helps you see when to add more bird seed.

Goldfinch Bait: Thistle, Niger or Nyjer
American Goldfinches require incentive to visit your yard: nyjer.

Hopper Bird Feeders
Depending on the type of bird seed you provide, hopper feeders can work for both small and large wild birds.

Hummingbird Feeder Cleaning Tips
Cleaning hummingbird feeders will prevent bacteria from growing.

Hummingbird Feeder Placement
Find out where to place hummingbird feeders to attract the most hummingbirds.

Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
The right ratio of sugar and water creates a solution close to the flower nectar that hummingbirds like.

Jelly Bird Feeders
Jelly feeders are designed to hold fresh fruit and jelly to attract birds like orioles and bluebirds.

Know the Difference: Hummingbird Feeder Types
Find out which type of hummingbird feeder works best in your yard.

Mixing it Up: Backyard Bird Seed Mixes
When you purchase a bird seed mix, choose one that is mostly dark in color to avoid filler seeds that backyard birds do not eat.

Nyjer Bird Seed
Nyjer seed, also known as thistle or niger, attracts finches.

Nyjer or Thistle Bird Feeders
Thistle bird seed is the preferred bird food of American and Lesser Goldfinches, Pine Siskins and other songbirds.

Optical Terms for Birders
Check out these definitions of common optical terms for binoculars and spotting scopes.

Platform Bird Feeders
Easy to use, platform bird feeders involve simply placing bird food on the platform.