How to Protect Backyard Birds from Cats
Around 25% of all American homes have a pet cat. While these animals might be cute and fluffy, they’re also natural-born predators and wild birds are one…
Common Hazards & Threats to Backyard Birds
Most of you reading this will be familiar with the idea that birds need a safe haven to nest and feed. By attracting birds to…
What Kitchen Scraps Can I Feed Backyard Birds?
Birds are brilliant at finding their own food but sometimes, especially in winter when natural food sources are scarce, they may need a little help….
What to Do If You Find a Fallen Baby Bird in Your Yard
If you head out to your backyard to find a baby bird that has fallen from the nest, this can be pretty distressing. Most of…
Common Backyard Birds in North America
More and more of us are realizing the importance of inviting birds to our backyards. However, there are quite a few different species in North…
How to Stop Birds Flying into Windows
Shocking figures tell us that as many as 1 billion birds die in the USA alone each year as a result of flying into a window. Although…
How to Help Nesting Birds in Your Yard
It’s so important for birds to have somewhere safe to nest, and many of us are keen to help them. By preparing your yard for…
How to Attract Bats to Your Backyard
There are more than 1400 species of bat around the world and as many as 47 of these are native to North America. These fascinating…
How to Attract Hummingbirds into Your Yard
When people think about attracting pollinators to their garden, they often think of things like bees and butterflies. But did you know that the hummingbird…
Is It Safe to Feed Wild Birds Bread?
How many of you reading this have thrown out scraps of bread onto the lawn for the birds or put it onto a platform feeder?…