BWD Magazine – Page 69

My Way: Birdbath Tips

Keep your birdbath clean. It’s a simple adage, oft repeated, but there are reasons to be scrupulous that go beyond […]

THUNK! It happens every day, sometimes three or four times a day during fall migration. I freeze, sifting the information

1. What is stealing my suet? A: Crows, cats, bears, skunks, squirrels, raccoons, foxes, weasels, dogs, coyotes, and even some

We’ve all heard it countless times: Certain species of birds mate for life, including geese, swans, cranes, and eagles. It’s

Myth: If I touch a baby its parents will abandon it. Sage advice once warned children not to pick up

1. There are 9,567 different bird species alive today. Fossilized remains, however, show that at one time there were more

Wintertime, and the livin’ ain’t easy. Birds are hungry, and the snow’s piling high. We all know by now that

If you are just getting started in bird feeding, or if you are frustrated by a lack of success in

The standard birdbath on a pedestal may look good, but it’s not the best way to offer water to birds.

Sunflower seed may be the hamburger of the bird world, but don’t you sometimes get bored scooping the same old

Where do I place my feeder? There are a few things to keep in mind when placing your feeders. First

A: Hummingbird experts Nancy Newfield and Bob and Martha Sargent recently came up with a formula whereby you count the