Feeding Birds

Choosing the proper bird food can be challenging. There is a range of options to select from. One must balance nutritional concerns, quality, and price when purchasing bird food.

Feeding birds is gratifying, but the more of them you feed the more it costs. Growing your own birdseed is an economical way to keep feeding the birds without draining your wallet. After you...

Bird watching is a wonderful way to spend the morning hours. The best way to attract birds to your yard, is to have a bird feeder. Bird feeders can range in price from relatively cheap to very...

Mealworms can be a nutritious addition to almost any pet bird's diet. However, if they reproduce beyond your capacity to use them, it may become necessary to preserve them for future use. Drying...

During the late spring and summer months it is likely to encounter a baby bird that appears abandoned on the ground. A fledgling bird is actually taught to seek food on its own, while its parents...

With the right ingredients, bird seed can be molded into a variety of different things, allowing custom treats to be created for wild and pet birds. Among the items that can be made with bird seed...

Baby birds are extremely delicate creatures, and should always be handled with care. Never remove a baby bird from its natural environment, however if you chance upon an injured or abandoned baby...

The Brazilian pygmy owl, known as the Least pygmy owl, is a resident of Brazil, but can be found in Argentina and parts of Paraguay. At a mere 5 to 6 inches tall, it is the smallest owl species....

A balanced diet is important for the health of all varieties of the macaw family of parrots, including the Military macaw. Military macaws can have a lifespan of 35 to 55 years, when provided with...

Welcome your hummingbirds to their feeder free from ants!

The green heron or green-backed heron, Latin name Butorides virescens, is one of the smallest members of the family Ardeidae. This short, stocky wading bird can be found in wetlands across most of...

Hummingbirds have very simple but important dietary requirements. A healthy garden environment with a diverse variety of plants can supply these tiny birds with plenty of food. Because of the...

Providing bird seed during the winter brings the birds that overwinter in your area to your yard for easier viewing. Bird feeders come in many styles, but one of the simplest to make is a cylinder...

Ardea herodias, known as the Great Blue Heron, is the largest heron in North America. In the Florida Keys and the Caribbean, there is a white morph of Ardea herodias known as the Great White...

Hummingbirds, the smallest birds that can fly backward, forward, sideways and hover into the mid air. And they are my favorite birds! Another fun thing I discovered only lately (the other day,)...

Alexandrine parrots, named in honor of Alexander the Great, have been prized as pets for more than 2,000 years for their lively, affectionate nature and pleasing green coloration. In their natural...

Black oil sunflower seeds are a favorite of many birds. When combined with other ingredients including raisins they can make a feeder cake for the birds. You don't need additional bird feeders to...

A bird feeder is a welcome addition to any backyard, especially for bird-watchers. Suet is a treat that many birds enjoy. It is best for use during the winter months because warm temperatures can...

The wood duck is a common species of waterfowl that breeds in North America. These ducks exist as far north as Nova Scotia in the summertime to the Gulf of Mexico in the winter. They inhabit...

Raising birds from an egg provides a rewarding and educational experience. One of the first things you will need to do once the chicks emerge from their eggs is provide food and water for them....

The caracara is a member of the falcon family. This bird of prey can be found throughout the world, with many residing in South and Central America and some southern regions of the United States....

Many types of bird seed are available for purchase. Corn, sunflower and safflower seeds and white proso millet are among the favorites for most birds. Cowbirds and house sparrows may become...

Hummingbirds are the smallest animal with a backbone. Only found in North and South America, hummingbirds can rotate their wings in a circle enabling them to fly forward, backward, up, down and...

Roughly 80 species of birds nest in cavities and thus are likely to use a nest box, according to The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Some species are more likely to nest in boxes of a specific size...

Just because cockatiels love and readily eat seed does not mean that they know what is best for them. An all-seed diet for a cockatiel will eventually lead to severe and even life-threatening...

Suet cakes provide a source of nutrition for birds, particularly in the cold winter months when they need food to help keep them warm. You can purchase suet at stores, but why purchase it when you...

You love to feed the birds. You have bird houses set up and bird baths so the little creatures can have a field day in your yard. The only problem is that you are noticing moths in the bags of...

The cactus wren, the state bird of Arizona, is a very stout, hardy and curious bird. It is one of the few birds suited to survive in the harsh desert climate of the Southwestern U.S. It makes its...

Attract wild birds to your yard by hanging bird-seed ornaments from your trees. because these treats use all-natural ingredients, you do not have to worry about waste. Birds and squirrels can...

Mealworms are an excellent food source for wild birds and can keep birds, especially bluebirds coming back to your feeder. Mealworms of varying sizes can be purchased in bulk from any number of...

Do you know if your parrot diet is really safe and untainted? Are you concerned you are following the right diet? Is your parrot receiving the adequate nutrients? Feeding your parrot a diet of...

The Cockatiel is one of the most popular small birds people keep as a pet. The birds are generally grey in color with orange or yellow cheeks. They are very social birds and are generally eager to...

Homemade birdseed ornaments can easily be created in one afternoon, once you have located all of the necessary ingredients. Following a recipe, these birdseed cakes can be created to reflect any...

Small seed-eating birds such as pine siskins and gold finches love thistle seed. These sociable little birds flock to thistle feeders, often covering every available space on the feeder to feast...

Bird feed blocks are a popular method of feeding wild birds without the need for a bird feeder or loose bird seed. These blocks can be purchased in a number of different stores ranging from...

Feeding by hand is necessary for newborn baby birds without biological parents. Whether the bird has been removed from its bird parents intentionally, or moved to a pet store before it was...

Finches are social songbirds that travel in pairs or small flocks. Depending on where you live, you may be able to attract several types of finches to a bird house. Finches are relatively easy to...

Rainbow lorikeets are a tropical Australian bird, so named for for their beautifully colored plumage. Only consider owning a rainbow lorikeet if you are up to the challenge of caring for the bird....

From time to time, a baby hummingbird may become abandoned by its mother and will require human intervention to survive. When this occurs, you may need to feed the bird before you take it to a...

Suet blocks are a popular option for feeding wild birds, as a variety of different bird species are attracted to the fruits, nuts and fat in the suet mix. Although suet blocks are available for a...

Woodpeckers love sweet nectar, just like hummingbirds do. If you have a hummingbird feeder in your yard, chances are woodpeckers invade it from time to time. If you want to keep these pesky...

Hummingbirds are beautiful little birds that are interesting to watch, and when they become comfortable with your yard and their surroundings, they also become brazen little creatures. Because...

Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are a widely used live food source for wild birds, particularly bluebirds, and exotic pets including reptiles, amphibians and aquarium fish. They are high in protein...

Hummingbirds are an unusual and colorful addition to anyone's garden, and people who enjoy watching them often place feeders specifically designed to attract them. These feeders can be homemade...

Hummingbirds, the smallest birds in the world, typically feed on flower nectar and spiders. Orioles will munch on insects, nectar and fruit. Setting up a feeder in your own yard can attract these...

Sunflower seeds falling from bird feeders and sprouting in the ground below pose a problem for gardeners who do not want a batch of sunflowers in their yard. Ideally, you should keep as much of...

The act of feeding wild birds has been a controversial issue in Australia. Although most professionals are in opposition of the practice, the majority of bird lovers continue to feed these birds....

Mealworms are not actually worms but the larvae of mealworm beetles, called Tenebrio Molitor. They are part of the diet of different animals and provide high levels of crude protein, fat and...

The sight of a woodpecker rapping on a suet cake is one of the delights of feeding wild birds in winter. A glint of bright red on a male red bellied woodpecker's head, the bright black and white...

If you have many birds in your yard, then making a bird feeder will be a great gift for your feathered friends. Buying bird feeders is expensive, and the feeders are often not durable enough for...