Backyard Chirper

Foods You Should Avoid Feeding Backyard Birds

Not too long ago, I wrote an extensive Guide to Wild Bird Food that covered pretty much all types of food regularly offered to backyard birds. While you have a…

Guide to Wild Bird Food

Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. Wild birds eat an array of foods, including everything from seeds and fruit to mealworms and beef fat. This guide covers all the foods you…

How to Store Bird Seed

Improperly stored bird food can grow mold and harbor diseases that are fatal to birds. Ensure your bird food is safe and healthy by following these simple tips.   For…

Bird Food Types

Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. Selecting bird food at the store can be a difficult task. There are dozens of different types, flavors and mixtures, and each one attracts a…

A Guide to Feeding Birds With Peanuts

Last month, a New Jersey couple was taken to court for illegally feeding wildlife. The community’s environmental health specialist contended that birds didn’t eat peanuts, so it was a violation…