We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to feeding birds, there are many ways to do so, and you don't have to use seeds alone. In fact, suet can be a great way to ...

There's nothing quite as delightful as getting a visit from a little backyard bird. From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all ...

Poke or melt holes through the bottoms of your plastic containers, and thread about 4 inches worth of twine through each hole. For each one, make a sturdy knot (tied 2-3 times), and on the outside of ...

The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is about to start. But how safe is your bird feeder? - What feeders should you be using?

Last week, I reviewed the different seeds to consider when feeding wild birds. Suet is another important food to offer, especially as the nights get colder. Here I will review, again, the basics of ...

It was cold but not windy the morning of Black Friday. This name was first given to the day after Thanksgiving by the Philadelphia police in the 1960s because of the chaos it caused then and still ...

The Red-Bellied Woodpecker is a common visitor at backyard feeders, but do you know how to distinguish male from female? This video shows a great comparison of the two. Notice that the red on the head ...

Cakes of suet in a suet bird feeder will help sustain your avian friends through the winter. My mother gave me this recipe for making cakes for a suet bird feeder. Save the fat trimmings from beef, ...