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Published 1st October 2022

How to keep Squirrels out of bird feeder with Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper can be smudge into any bird feed accessible on feeders; smear cayenne at the port well holes or mix cayenne onto exposed bird feed.

Published 30th September 2022

6 actionable bird feeder placement tips

Play it safe by hanging bird feeders in the center of the lawn to be sure its seen by as many birds as possible, only then can you change location.

Published 30th September 2022

Best place to hang bird feeders

Best possible place bird feeders can be hung in your yard is off a bird feeder pole, so all feeders can be located in an open clearing, above a sunlit lawn.

Published 29th September 2022

Are bird baths bad

Bird baths can quickly become a bad idea as soon as you realize you can't commit to the maintenance, thus a bird bath can only be good if you put in the work.

Published 27th September 2022

How do Hummingbirds eat from feeders

Hummingbirds will reach nectar within a feeder by poking their long bills in, only then will they poke their tongues out to begin sipping on nectar.

Published 27th September 2022

Do bird baths need to be shallow

Bird baths need to be shallow in order to allow any bird, small or larger to use it to hydrate or as they enter the water to preen, whilst maintaining a safe depth.

Published 26th September 2022

How high should a Bluebird feeder be

Bluebirds are always at risk of being a victim to cats or predators on the ground, thus a mealworm-filled Bluebird feeder must be kept above 4 feet.

Published 26th September 2022

How does a Finch feeder work

On a Finch feeder, which is basically a thistle feeder, this fine bird seed must be dispensed in a way it can't all spill, this the feeding holes are small.

Published 24th September 2022

How are birds attracted to bird feeders

Bird feeder food isn't found by smell or sensed some distance away, as wild birds can only spot a bird feeder by sight, and eyesight alone.

Published 24th September 2022

Are bird baths important

Bird bath use will become apparent in summertime as this time of the year causes all kinds of heath issues for our common backyard birds.