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Birds May Be Spreading Infections at Your Feeders

You know the old aphorism that the road to hell is paved with good intentions? Well, that may be the case with your bird feeders. Putting out bird feeders is…

10 Fun Facts About Hummingbird Migration

It’s fall migration time! Those in the North are saying bye to the hummingbirds; those down South are saying hello as they pass through; those in the West are saying…

Featured: Songbird Essentials Log Suet Feeder

With the colder weather on its way, it’s the perfect time to offer suet to your backyard birds. Not only will it bring you some new and interesting species but…

This Video of a Hummingbird’s Feathers Will Blow Your Mind

Yes, I do apologize for the clickbait headline, but I found the video absolutely amazing. It shows what a male Anna’s Hummingbird’s feathers look like up close and from different…

Bird Myths: Swallows Survive Winter Burrowed in Mud

When temperatures start to drop, birds handle the transition in different ways. Some travel to warmer temperatures while others tough it out. Some birds even burrow into the mud to…