Backyard Chirper

Protect Wild Birds During The Winter

Written by Steven Musumeche Harsh winters can be difficult times for wild birds. Though the cold air does not physically affect them, birds often have a difficult time finding food,…

Inexpensive DIY Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Squirrels can be a frustrating menace to any bird enthusiast by stealing food. Here are a few tips to squirrel-proof your birdfeeder. If you have a bird feeder, you likely…

Tracking Birds With Feeders

For years scientists have been tracking and monitoring birds in an attempt to further develop the breadth and scope of our knowledge about their habits. Methods for tracking their movements…

How to Deal with Grackles at Bird Feeders

No one likes a bully and no bird is a bigger bully than the Common Grackle. The large blackbirds have huge appetites, travel in big flocks and often take over…

How to Attract Insect-Eating Birds to Your Yard

I enjoy almost every aspect of nature: the fresh air, the breathtaking colors, the way everything works together. But I have something to admit, I absolutely hate insects. I hate…