Keep Backyard Birds Safe By Never Placing Feeders Here, According to Experts

Experts recommend placing feeders either closer than 3 feet or farther than 30 feet from your home to prevent deadly window ...
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Protect the Nest: Do Snakes Eat Birds and Eggs?

Stop Snakes From Eating Birds “How can I stop snakes from eating baby birds and eggs in my yard, without harming the snakes?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Peggy Thompson of Granville, Illinois. Birding ...
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Squirrel Nest vs. Bird Nest — How to Tell the Difference

To better understand their appearance and makeup, especially in comparison to bird nests, here are some specifics to keep in mind: Squirrel nests use many of the same materials as bird nests, and ...
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The Ball of Leaves in Your Tree Is (Probably) Not a Bird Nest

Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter squirrels from nesting in ...

As the garden winds down, it’s time to care for winter-prepping birds

Pushing fallen leaves into garden beds to insulate plants and nourish the soil will also shelter hibernating insects that, in ...

Millions of birds are migrating -- here's how to help keep them safe

As millions of birds migrate south for the winter, many face dangerous obstacles on their journey, and experts say people can ...