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How to make homemade hummingbird food | Hummingbird nectar DIY

Do not use hummingbird food that is red. We recommend you just be well-read. Ha!

The best hummingbird feeders (2023) - A guide to buying hummingbird feeders

Hummingbird feeders are a great way to get 'slowed' views of hummingbirds.

Do squirrels eat birds? - Are squirrels omnivores?

We do not need an entire article to answer this question. And you certainly do not want to read 1200 words for the answer.

The best suet feeders (2023) - Choosing suet feeders for woodpeckers and nuthatches

Suet feeders hold cakes of fat embedded with various seeds, fruits, and insects. They are great for attracting woodpeckers and nuthatches!

Purple Finch vs Cassin's Finch | Learn to identify Purple and Cassin's Finches

These three red-colored finches can lead to misidentification at your backyard bird feeder if you do not know what to look for.

Can birds choke?

This is an answer that can be difficult to find. However, we found research offering some insight into this important question!

What is Nyjer seed (or thistle seed)?

Have you ever had a neighbor complain that your finch feeder introduced thistle into their yard?

How long can birds survive without water? | Can drought hurt birds?

Water is the liquid key to the door of all life on Earth. We know birds have high water needs, but how long can they survive without water?

How long can birds survive without food?

I wish I could give you a simple answer, but there is nothing easy about survival. Learn why this is such a complex problem.

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