Bird Feeding and Care

Smart Bird Feeders Connect Us to Wildlife —and Each Other—Like Never Before
June 20, 2025 — The increasingly popular gadgets, which take photos of avian visitors, are turning at-home birding into a shared experience.
Four sparrows eat seed at a feeder.
What Does the Avian Flu Surge Mean for Your Bird Feeders?
February 24, 2025 — As H5N1 spreads rapidly, wild birds remain at risk. Here’s what to know about the outbreak and how to keep your feathered visitors safe.
When to Expect Hummingbirds at Your Feeders and Flowers This Spring
May 21, 2020 — Warmer weather is on its way—and so are migrant hummers returning from their southern wintering grounds to their summer breeding ranges. Here’s a regional guide for when they should arrive and the food they’re seeking.
Bird Migration
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
July 15, 2019 — A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
When It's Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds
May 24, 2018 — Providing food—for photography or simple enjoyment—can be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.
When You Should—and Should Not—Rescue Baby Birds
May 02, 2018 — It’s not uncommon to find young birds away from their nests during spring and summer. But should you help them? That depends.
Praying Mantis vs. Hummingbird
October 08, 2014 — Even though mantises are smaller, they'll still attack hummingbirds. Here's how to keep your backyard bird safe.