Wild birds maintain a primarily natural diet, making supplemental feeding unnecessary year-round. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service identifies multiple specific risks that make bird feeders dangerous ...
People love watching birds, there’s no doubt about it. There are 96 million birders in the United States. If you’re ready to give this hobby a try, a good place to start is learning about the small ...
FILE - A tufted titmouse grabs a seed from a snow covered bird feeder during a snowstorm in December 2020 in North Andover, Mass. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. If it’s feeling spring-y to ...
Choosing the right spot for bird feeders helps keep backyard birds safe from cats, window strikes, and other dangers. Experts recommend placing feeders either closer than 3 feet or farther than 30 ...
With the Great Backyard Bird Count looming, a few smart backyard tweaks can turn a silent winter view into real data that helps scientists track how birds are surviving a changing season. If your ...
Bird feeders can be a genuine help for songbirds, especially during cold snaps and snow cover when their natural food gets much harder to find. Feeders also help people notice birds more often, ...