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Should Bird Feeders Always Be Kept Full?

Posted on December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 by Nancie

Last Updated on December 17, 2021 by Nancie

Filling Feeders: Should you keep your bird feeder full at all times? Or should you only add seed when it is completely empty? I’ve been experimenting a bit with this and my conclusion is that how full you should keep your feeder depends on feeder type and sometimes weather. You can also somewhat control the feeder area’s bird density by adjusting seed availability among several feeders.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Birdseed More Expensive This Winter?

Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 by Nancie

Last Updated on September 26, 2021 by Nancie

Birdseed More Expensive This Winter? — Birdseed

According to the National Audubon Society, birdseed may be more expensive this winter. The drought that has hit the US West and Great Plains this year is reportedly heavily impacting seed crops and birdseed prices are expected to rise. If they do, what can we bird watchers do? Here are a few strategies to cope with rising birdseed prices.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Taking Care of Summer Birdbaths

Posted on August 12, 2021August 13, 2021 by Nancie

Last Updated on August 13, 2021 by Nancie

Studio M Birdbath surrounded by Black-eyed Susan Flowers

It’s HOT outside and your summer birdbath is much appreciated by backyard birds. Be sure to take a few minutes every day to take care of your summer birdbath so it is full and the water is clean.