Bird Feeding and Care

Four sparrows eat seed at a feeder.
What Does the Avian Flu Surge Mean for Your Bird Feeders?
February 24, 2025 — As H5N1 spreads rapidly, wild birds remain at risk. Here鈥檚 what to know about the outbreak and how to keep your feathered visitors safe.
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
July 15, 2019 — A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
When It's Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds
May 24, 2018 — Providing food鈥攆or photography or simple enjoyment鈥攃an be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.
When You Should鈥攁nd Should Not鈥擱escue Baby Birds
May 02, 2018 — It鈥檚 not uncommon to find young birds away from their nests during spring and summer. But should you help them? That depends.
Praying Mantis vs. Hummingbird
October 08, 2014 — Even though mantises are smaller, they'll still attack hummingbirds. Here's how to keep your backyard bird safe.