Backyard Chirper

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Make a positive impact by drinking bird-friendly coffee

For many people, the routine of sipping a cup of coffee while admiring the birds fluttering about their bird feeder is a great start to the morning. However, while you’re…

Most interesting eggs with natural colors and patterns

Dyeing chicken eggs bright and exotic colors is a well-known tradition associated with Easter. However, for many species, there’s no need to dye the eggs because they are naturally colorful…

Scotts Miracle-Gro pleads guilty to knowingly poisoning bird seed

Beware of salmonella poisoning at bird feeders

New guidelines released to protect birds from wind turbines: Is it enough?