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Published 1st June 2022

How to put bird seed in a bird feeder

Only one of two ways you can open a bird seed feeder to pour in fresh seeds; pop the lid off with it still attached on a hanging bar, or simply unscrew the lid.

Published 31st May 2022

Why does my glass Hummingbird feeder leak

Hummingbird feeders leak because of age or poorly built, though glass feeders aren't so much to blame but rather than the plastic bodies it screws on to.

Published 29th May 2022

How to feed Dried Mealworms to wild birds

Dried mealworms can be fed to all bird species at various spots around the yard; add them to a dish, hang them on a pole, or put mealworms in a feeder.

Published 14th April 2022

What is a ground feeder for birds

Most birds who visit our yards are ground foraging birds by nature, thus will refuse or struggle to feed higher up, and must rely on a ground bird feeder.

Published 27th May 2022

Do bird feeders make a mess

Feeders can make a mess but this can often go unnoticed as the weather eventually cleans it up, or ground feeding birds eat the waste under the feeder.

Published 26th May 2022

What bird baths do birds like

I believe you'll see much success with any bird bath style, so focus more on a safe location - with running water and rocks or gravel added to the water.

Published 25th May 2022

How to hang bird feeder on fence

Bird feeders can be hung off a fence post or panel with help of a permanently mounted metal bracket, or a detachable bracket that hooks over the fence.

Published 24th May 2022

How to get bird seed out of grass

Not what you would expect to hear is its possible to vacuum up bird seeds in dry weather only, while continuously raking the lawn is recommended.

Published 23rd May 2022

What to put on a bird table

What common bird food added on top of a bird table must be a mix of seeds that include sunflower seeds, then add mealworms plus fruits for a balanced diet.

Published 22nd May 2022

Do Finches like bird baths

House Finches in particular can be attracted to a bird bath if the water level is at 1 inch or less, the bird bath is clearly visible yet utilizes moving water.