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Top 10 bird feeding tips everyone should know

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published February 10, 2012

We’re still giving away a bird feeder. Find out how to enter here. If you’ve already submitted a picture, remember you can get a bonus entry by following us @BackyardChirper. Bird feeding is a fun and rewarding experience that not only helps birds, but provides you a great way to reconnect with nature. Whether you’re [...]

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Tips for learning how to identify a bird by its song

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published January 19, 2012

We’ve all been there. While standing in the backyard or walking through the park, you hear this mellifluously beautiful chirping and are desperate to identify the bird, but then you can’t pinpoint it. Even though its possible to go birdwatching with only your eyes, any experienced birder can tell you that a lot of birding [...]

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What to do if you spot a rare bird in your yard

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published January 15, 2012

Few things are more simple and pleasurable in life than heading outside and watching all the beautiful birds fly to and from your bird feeder. Sometimes you see your favorite Northern Cardinal, a pesky House Sparrow, a brilliant Eastern Bluebird or a… hmm I’ve never seen one of those before. Sometimes these mystery birds are [...]

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Best locations in your yard for a bird feeder

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published January 12, 2012

Whether you’re someone with decades of experience in bird feeding or are a newcomer just starting out, chances are you’ve thought long and hard about where to put up your bird feeder. While it’s possible to put up a bird feeder nearly anywhere in your yard, there are certain spots that will attract more birds [...]

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