Category Archives: Bird Feeders

Birds hate cheap birdseed so avoid mixed-seed bargain bags

From the headline, you might think that birds are overdramatic and picky teenagers who don’t like something because it’s not name-brand. Unfortunately, that’s true to a certain extent. According to an article by John Hannan, an Audubon’s Director of Development in Conn., even though it’s tempting to buy the cheapest bag of birdseed, much of [...]

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Rising sunflower seed prices are putting bird feeders in a quandry

The price increase of black-oil sunflower seeds is putting bird lovers in a quarrel. Do they dole out more money to keep feeders full all winter or do they scale back by not refilling as often? According to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, there are a number of people who are expected to decrease the amount [...]

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Bird feeders still in danger of hungry bears in fall

The arrival of spring also means the arrival of bears looking for a big meal after a few months of limited activity. However, what many people don’t know is that fall is another time when bears are aggressively tracking down easy meals to bulk up for the winter. A quick Google news search of bird [...]

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Preparing your bird feeder for fall

Summer is ending quickly and temperatures are dropping around the country (except for a nasty heat wave in the West). That means it’s time to get your bird feeders ready for colder weather. As we’ve discussed numerous times on this blog, it’s important to continue feeding birds throughout the fall and winter months because it [...]

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Man faces jail for feeding too many birds

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Humane ways to keep pigeons away from your yard and bird feeders

In light of news that disgruntled New Yorkers have resorted to poisoning pigeons in makeshift feeders to scare them away, I thought it’d be a good idea to post on some humane ways to get deter pigeons from invading your yard and feeder. Although pigeons are obviously birds too, they aren’t always desirable and are [...]

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A modern twist to the classic bird feeder

From the makers of the modern-looking FishCondo comes the next thing in bird feeders: the Bird Cafe. According to The New York Times, Umbra has designed a bird feeder with modern-looking architecture that looks like it belongs in a Picasso painting. It features glass windows, so you can look in on the amount of bird [...]

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Is Ohio Bird Feeder Ordinance For the Birds?

A city councilman in Ohio is looking to pass an ordinance that would make it a misdemeanor to have excessively messy bird feeders that cause odors and unsanitary conditions, according to Dave Wilson of Patch.com. The ordinance, which is confined to the city of Cuyahoga Falls, makes it illegal to “feed, keep or harbor pigeons [...]

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Protecting Your Bird Feeder From Black Bears

As the weather outside becomes warmer and more pleasant, bears around the nation are waking from their long winter slumber hungry and grumpy. And, where can a bear get easy access to delicious nectar and nutritious food? Your unprotected bird feeder, of course. News outlets in the northern states are reporting the first signs of [...]

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The Importance of Cleaning Bird Feeders

With springtime in full swing, birds are flocking to backyard feeders for food and shelter. This is a prime time for backyard birders to not only observe bird behaviors, but also make sure the birds remain healthy and free from disease. An article published Tuesday in the Village Soup underlined the importance of keeping your [...]

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