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The way to a bird’s heart is through its stomach, and with the right birdfeeders, seed and other foods you can attract birds with a bountiful buffet. Not sure what feeders are best or which seed will attract which species? You can find that information here as well.
Millet
White proso millet is a popular birdseed with good nutrition that will attract a wide variety of backyard birds. These tips can help you offer millet appropriately and even grow your own.
Kitchen Scraps to Feed Birds
Birds can eat a range of different kitchen scraps, from bread products to meat scraps to fruits, vegetables and even eggs. This list of kitchen scraps to feed birds discusses which scraps are suitable and how to offer them at your backyard feeders.
Simple Bird Suet Recipe
Tips for making bird suet including a simple homemade suet recipe for backyard birds.
Protect Backyard Birds From Hawks
Easy tips for protecting backyard birds from hawks.
Food for Birds of Prey
Descriptions and examples of the varied diet of birds of prey, including which species of raptors eat specific animals. Also includes tips for protecting backyard birds from raptors.
How to Get Birds to Use a New Birdfeeder
Tips for getting backyard birds adjusted to using a new birdfeeder, including what feeder styles to choose, feeder locations and seed preferences.
How to Squirrel-Proof a Birdfeeder
Tips for how to squirrel-proof a birdfeeder by adjusting the feeder style, location, seed offered and more.
How to Store Birdseed
Tips for how to store birdseed properly so it is fresh and usable for months. Includes tips for determining when birdseed has gone bad.
Is Feeding Ducks Bread Bad?
Feeding ducks bread is unhealthy and can lead to malnutrition, diseases and behavior changes, but there are many alternative treats that can be given to ducks.
Control Insects on Hummingbird Feeders
Safe, easy tips to keep control of bees, wasps and ants around hummingbird feeders without harming the birds.
8 Tips for Feeding Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds feed 5-8 times per hour, and birders who are interested in feeding hummingbirds can take advantage of those voracious appetites with a deliciously attractive habitat to entice hummingbirds to visit. These eight tips for feeding hummingbirds are sure to help you attract hummingbirds by appealing to their hungry attitudes.
Hummingbird Feeders
Descriptions of different types of hummingbird feeders and what to consider when choosing a hummingbird feeder.
Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
Classic hummingbird nectar recipe and nectar feeding tips for hummingbirds.
Spring Cleaning for Your Birdfeeders
Tips for cleaning up your birdfeeders and feeding stations in early spring to attract more birds.
How to Save Money on Birdseed
Knowing how to save money on birdseed can help backyard birders continue feeding their feathered friends even when the price of seed rises or other financial factors make it impossible to spend as much money on backyard birding supplies. As costs for feeding birds rise, many birders reluctantly stop filling their feeders, but these ten techniques can keep the birds sated and extra money i…
Winter Bird Feeding Tips
Tips for feeding backyard birds in the winter, including the best types of feeders and seed to keep birds happy and healthy in the worst weather.
Types of Birdseed
Photo gallery and detailed descriptions of different types of birdseed, including which birds prefer which seeds and how different seeds compare for economic value.
How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder
Step by step process for effectively cleaning a hummingbird or nectar feeder.
Suet Tips and Recipes
This extensive collection of suet recipes from Sialis can help birders perfect blends to attract bluebirds and other suet-loving species. Also includes suet feeder tips and the differences between homemade suet and commercial blends.
Birdfeeder Cleaning Tips
Tips for effectively cleaning birdfeeders to attract more birds and minimize diseases.
Easiest Backyard Birdfeeders
Three types of feeders that are easy to use for all backyard birds.

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