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Practical tutorials and solutions for backyard birdwatching, from attracting birds to keeping pests away.

A male and female house finch perched on a green basin to show how to keep a bird bath clean with copper pennies in it safely

Why Dropping the Wrong Pennies Into Your Bird Bath Accidentally Poisons Flocks

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A hanging tube bird feeder swaying under a house eave during a heavy winter wind and snow storm with a chickadee perched.

How to Stop a Bird Feeder From Swinging: The Pendulum Stabilization Secret

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A clear polycarbonate weather guard dome installed above a hanging bird feeder to block rain and moisture.

How to Keep Bird Seed Dry in Feeders: The Ultimate Storm Proofing Secret

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Why Traditional Landscaping Fails Wildlife (And How to Create a Bird Friendly Garden Design)

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The Complete Backyard Bird Watching & Industry Statistics Guide (2026 Edition)

Backyard birding is no longer just a casual pastime for nature lovers. It is now a massive multi-billion dollar economic powerhouse across North America. Our comprehensive backyard bird watching statistics guide reveals the true scale of this hobby. We compiled the latest industry data to highlight demographic shifts and critical conservation challenges facing our skies

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A gray squirrel trying to access a bird feeder by walking on a clothesline.

Why Squirrels Defeat Your Setup (And How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders)

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