Feeding birds

Can birds eat popcorn? If so, what kind, and how should you prepare it? Read about food substitutes you can put out instead.

When it comes to my feeders, these feisty birds are quite amusing to observe. I don’t mind spoiling them one bit. I find a lot of enjoyment in feeding them a variety of foods. They especially enjoy the black sunflower seeds and suet I provide. I particularly enjoy hand-feeding chickadees. After spending quality time with these birds, it is nice to know they trust me enough to feed from my hand.

"Life is a gift. When you use it for good, that goodness expands from within, flows into the world, and returns to you. You experience a heightened sense of the divine, a profound feeling of oneness and attunement with life, a greater appreciation of things around you." - from "Gratitude" in the Gardens of the Heart series by Summit University Press

It’s not uncommon to find young birds away from their nests during spring and summer. But should you help them? That depends.

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An American Robin (Turdus migratorius) bringing food to her hungry fledgling.

Watching a variety of birds swooping in to eat at a bird feeder is a sight to behold. With patience, time, and a steady hand some birds will eat out of your

Find out what to feed birds throughout the year and how to keep them safe in your garden, from creating homes for nature, to protecting them from predators

If you love feeding birds but don’t enjoy the dropped-seed weeds, here are some solutions.