Practical tutorials and solutions for backyard birdwatching, from attracting birds to keeping pests away.
Last spring, I caught my neighbor sneaking around his garden at dawn with binoculars and a notebook, looking like some sort of suburban spy š³. Turns out he wasn’t plotting anything sinister ā he was counting nesting birds and documenting their preferred spots. That’s when it hit me: creating a bird-friendly garden isn’t just about […]
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Nothing ruins a peaceful Saturday morning quite like the sound of chirping coming from inside your walls š¬. I learned this the hard way when a family of house sparrows decided my dryer vent was the perfect penthouse suite for their spring nursery, which forced me to figure out how to stop birds from nesting
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Picture this: you’re sipping your morning coffee, and suddenly your backyard transforms into a bustling avian highway. Cardinals flash red against green foliage, chickadees perform their acrobatic feeding routines, and maybe, just maybe, you spot that elusive bluebird you’ve been hoping for. Sound too good to be true? Trust me, it’s not. With the right
Bird Friendly Garden Design: How to Attract More Birds Read More Ā»
You’re washing your car for the third time this week when it hits you š© ā literally. Another splat of bird poop right on your freshly cleaned windshield. But instead of cursing the sky, you find yourself wondering: what kind of bird just bombed my Honda? I get it. After years of birdwatching and dealing
Bird Dropping Identification Guide by Species Read More Ā»
You know that moment when you’re sipping your morning coffee, gazing peacefully at your beautiful bird feeder, and suddenly a furry little bandit comes swinging in like Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible š²? Yeah, we’ve all been there. One minute you’re watching cardinals and chickadees enjoy their breakfast, the next you’re witnessing a squirrel perform
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You stare at your bird bath and wonder when exactly it transformed from a pristine water feature into what looks like a science experiment gone wrong š³. That green, slimy coating wasn’t there last week, was it? And what’s that weird film floating on top that makes the water look like a gas station puddle?
How to Clean a Bird Bath Without Chemicals: Simple Steps Read More Ā»
How to keep birds from pooping on your porch? Thatās the million-dollar question if youāve ever stepped outside with your morning coffee, ready for some peace and quiet, only to seeā¦ bird poop. On the railing, on the floorboards, maybe even on the chair you were about to sit on. Nothing says āgood morningā like
How to Keep Birds from Pooping on Your Porch Read More Ā»
Ever catch yourself staring out the window and thinking, āMan, I wish more birds would hang around my yardā? Iāve been there, cup of coffee in hand, hoping to spot some feathered friends, only to seeā¦nothing. Itās frustrating. But guess what? You donāt need to spend a fortune on fancy bird feeders. With this DIY
DIY Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials: Simple & Fun Read More Ā»
If youāre looking to attract more wildlife, using native plants for birds is hands down the best way to turn your backyard into a bird magnet. Not just any birds, but the kind that bring life and color, the little guys that sing you out of bed and make you forget about your morning coffee
Native Plants for Birds: Attract Food, Shelter & Nesting Read More Ā»
