When Compiling Your Summer Guest List Don't Forget About Backyard Birds
i p FOSTER, R.I., July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is acknowledged as the most critical time for wild birds since the harsh weather makes it difficult for them to survive in the natural world. In fact,...
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Q I want to attract lots of birds to my feeders this summer. Which seed brings in the most birds? A There's no question that black-oil sunflower seeds are attractive to the most back-yard birds. But...
View ArticleBirdbaths make a splash in the garden
Rick Urbanowski A classic pedestal birdbath, such as the Juliet from Campania, suits gardens of any style. Come on in, the water's fine • Birdbaths should be about an inch and a half deep, says Greg...
View ArticleMarcia Davis: Suet suits a wide range of backyard birds
Gary and Lois Thacker of Maryville are enjoying athletic performances by two birds trying to tackle a swinging suet feeder. No matter how hard they try, the robin and the cardinal just can’t seem to...
View ArticleKentucky Afield Outdoors: Winter backyard birding basics (State of Kentucky)
(Source: State of Kentucky) Department of Fish and Wildlife Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Winter backyard birding basics Press Release Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015 Revision Date: Thursday, January 15,...
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By Barbara Perry Lawton SPECIAL TO THE POST-DISPATCH (Hinda Schuman ) Our native birds are endlessly useful. They provide color, music and interesting behavior in our gardens. And they eat huge amounts...
View ArticleINVITE BIRDS TO THE GARDEN
Don't think you can just put a birdbath and a "Vacancy" sign in your yard and expect birds to flock to it. Putting in the right plants to attract, feed and protect them is a must. Here are some tips...
View ArticleOptions for feeding birds in winter
For countless millennia, birds survived the rigors of winter without humans' help. Today, it's a little different. In backyards nearly everywhere, in summer as well as in winter, people put out food...
View ArticleMake birds feel at home
Mike McGrath hates the racket that songbirds make in the morning when he's trying to sleep, but he's still glad to have them in his organic vegetable garden because they eat insects. (none) ''Farmers...
View ArticleBirds reward you for making them at home
A birdhouse lends so much charm and color to a garden that, you could argue, it doesn't even need feathered tenants to make us happy. But how much more satisfying it is to have songbirds around, and to...
View ArticleOn the wing: Birds triumph over the cold
A back-yard scene: Winds howl, clouds scud, snow accumulates but even in this maelstrom, dark little juncos hop under feeders, flashy red cardinals scratch under a pine tree, a natty nuthatch spirals...
View ArticleAttract a Variety of Birds with a Variety of Bird Feeders
Throughout New Hampshire, and indeed most parts of the United States, it’s possible for the backyard bird watcher to attract and view a good assortment of different bird species. Providing a variety of...
View ArticleFeeders help birds in winter
A parade of birds flitted to my backyard feeders on a recent snowy day, nabbing a bit of suet or a black sunflower seed before darting back to the safety of nearby trees. Cardinals, finches, nuthatches...
View ArticleWildlife: Backyard bird feeder tips to digest
When night temperatures fall into the 40s, bird activity picks up noticeably at feeders the next morning. Birds don't put on layers of fat to get through the fall and winter as mammals do. Migrants...
View ArticleMimic nature to draw birds
New Market, Va. - Steve Kress would like a few words with you if you're among the many property owners manicuring their yards to resemble putting greens on a golf course. The few words? "Stop doing...
View ArticleFeed birds in winter to guarantee a show
Not all birds fly south for the winter. Some hardy souls tough out the cold, gray months, making them a bit brighter for the rest of us. Here are some tips to help show your appreciation to the winged...
View ArticleHow to stretch your feed dollars
To the birds, all seed is free, whether it's from a flower stalk or a feeder. We humans know better, especially with the price of birdseed climbing the past few years. The food industry is using...
View ArticleTips for feeding birds in winter
Thursday, December 29, 2005 By Linda Wilson Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Wild birds are equipped to get through the winter, but they can get by a bit better with a little help from their human...
View ArticleBackyard birding 101 It's an environmentally friendly pastime, easy to do and...
It's a sunny, windy, cold December afternoon, and a sharp-shinned hawk is high in a tree overlooking the backyard owned by Howard and Janice Mason in Little Silver. The hawk, which hunts other birds...
View ArticleIt's an environmentally friendly pastime By Todd B. Bates ENVIRONMENTAL...
It's a sunny, windy, cold December afternoon, and a sharp-shinned hawk is high in a tree overlooking the backyard owned by Howard and Janice Mason in Little Silver. The hawk, which hunts other birds...
View ArticleFeathered friends add life, color to winter landscape
When snow buries every remnant of the landscape, gardeners turn to the birds. The relationship is symbiotic: We feed them during the winter when their natural food supply is scarce, and they reward us...
View ArticlePlant to attract birds
We have more species of birds in Texas than any other state in the U.S., and many of them can be seen in Central Texas. You can attract many to your landscape by having plants that provide cover and...
View ArticleFeathered friends flock to feeders
South and Central Texas are blessed with a diversity of bird species, more than any other portion of the country, and the birds can be a fun part of the gardening experience. The best way to attract...
View ArticleAs temperatures drop, our feathered friends are friends indeed
This year, winter preferred to put off its arrival in most parts of the country until well into January. I daresay most of us have not minded a bit. Nor have the birds and critters that populate our...
View ArticleBorrow a few design ideas from the birds
If you're looking for great garden design ideas, perhaps a little bird can give you some pointers. Wild birds have a terrific sense for landscaping, and if you let their ideas of what is right, proper...
View ArticleGARDENING Gardening that's for the birds
Birds add grace, beauty and amusement to our lives with their gorgeous colors and quirky behavior. Want to bring them to your yard? What you plant makes a big difference to wildlife. You can attract...
View Article'Birdscaping' for beginners
As winter approaches, the drying stalks of snakeroot, black-eyed Susans and coneflowers serve a buffet of tasty snacks to birds visiting Colleen Traylor's yard. "The big, tall stalks, I leave them up,...
View Article10 ways to welcome winged ones to your yard
Trumpet vine provides food for birds and adds color. (Bailey Nurseries | Special to The Denver Post) Want to attract a few winged wonders to your garden? Here are 10 things you can do to make your...
View ArticleAt home with Barbara Canney
COHASSET - Taking care of the birds is a tradition in Barbara Canney's family. Among her five birdfeeders is one that belonged to her grandfather. In the 1970s, her parents, Maria and Charles Hedges,...
View ArticleBest part of back porch is viewing the visitors
Feeders lure a variety of birds closer to home to watch, learn about GAIL SUMMERSKILL When we moved to Charlotte four years ago, we debated whether to live in the heart of the city or in the country....
View ArticleFlight Plans of the Feathered Variety
ust off the Clearview Expressway in Bayside, Queens, Aline Euler has created a welcoming backyard. From a sprawling sycamore, three bird feeders hang, one full of the premium thistle seed that attracts...
View ArticleCloser to nature
People as well as birds, benefit from keeping those feeders filled Winter is coming and, with it, an opportunity either to join the legions of people already using food to attract wild birds to their...
View ArticleMany wonder: Where have the backyard birds gone?
CONCORD - Each year, Granite Staters lay out a phenomenal smorgasbord for the birds. They deploy a fantastic array of tubes, trays, sock-like devices and squirrel-proof contraptions with trick perches...
View ArticleA feeder in your yard turns wintertime into party time for the birds
The black-capped chickadee (left) and house sparrow perched on a feeder in Matt Gearheart's Shawnee backyard are two of the more than 100 bird species he's seen in his half-acre lot. Let birds keep...
View ArticleHow to Attract Birds
Songbirds' natural habitats are dwindling, and you can help by making your backyard a safe haven for all of your favorite birds. When you provide birdseed, set out a birdbath and create nesting spots,...
View ArticleBirdwatchers can lay out welcome mat for returning bluebirds
Build a bluebird nesting box, and they will come. After a decline in bluebird population throughout the 1960s and '70s, attractive Eastern bluebirds are returning to Pennsylvania. Bluebirds are one of...
View ArticleWinter is for the birds, so sit back and enjoy
With winter in full swing, there's not much you can do to get a comfortable daily dose of garden action. You might as well leave it to the birds. Lure them into the yard, and you can sit back in the...
View ArticlePeople, as well as birds, benefit from filling feeders
MILWAUKEE -- Winter is coming and, with it, an opportunity either to join the legions of people already using food to attract wild birds to their backyards, or to upgrade the feeding already going on...
View ArticleDesign for the birds, reap a wingding
The wild bunch likes food, shelter PLANTS. Berry-bearing species such as mountain ash, above, and seed-makers such as cosmos, below left, and sunflowers, below right, will attract birds. If you don't...
View ArticleThese landscaping tips are for the birds
Drawing birds and other wildlife to your yard in winter can be as simple as hanging a feeder on a backyard branch and filling it with sunflower seeds. Within a few days, you should begin to see a flock...
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"The Bird Garden" by Stephen W. Kress and Roger Tory Peterson (Home Gardener's Library, 1995). "Great Garden Companions" by Sally Cunningham (Rodale, 1998). "National Audubon Society Bird Feeder...
View ArticleA new batch of bird feeders brings style to the backyard
Go out on a limb: Snappy-looking bird feeders put your style on display in the garden. Birds attracted to feeders bring a winter garden to life. Chickadees and goldfinches don’t really care about the...
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Jessica Damiano Jessica Damiano Jessica Damiano is a master gardener and journalist with more Email Galleries Some 85 species of birds breed on Long Island, and according to the North Shore Audubon...
View ArticleWelcoming the birds
Gardening and bird-watching go hand in hand, and bird feeders, birdbaths and birdhouses give you a chance to add sculptural elements to your yard and help the birds, too. As you learn to recognize more...
View ArticleBird watching can lead people to become conservationists
Bird watching is the perfect hobby for a busy world. You can do it while you're on the phone and while on your way to take the kids to soccer practice. You can watch birds at a bus stop or while you...
View ArticleDon't just watch birds - feed and shelter them, too
Bird watching is the perfect hobby for a busy world. You can do it while you're on the phone and while on your way to take the kids to soccer practice. You can watch birds at a bus stop or while you...
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