If you enjoy watching your feathered friends year-round, there are multiple benefits to having a bird feeder in your yard. Almost any kind of seed mix will work to attract birds if you don't care ...

Not all bird seed is created equal. Here's the lowdown on which mixed bird seed you should avoid putting in your feeder for ...

Safflower seeds are also less appealing to squirrels, which can be an added bonus if you're trying to keep these furry intruders away from your bird feeders. Placing safflower seeds in a platform ...

This wasted bird seed can rot and spread bacteria.Plus, fallen filler seed can attract rodents to your yard. Fillers are used by companies because they can add them into a bag of quality seeds — like ...

This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...

Do you want to make sure your feathered friends are nourished during the winter? These are the best bird foods to help them ...

As it is expected to get pretty darn cold around here starting Sunday, I thought a column concerning feeding birds is in ...

As winter draws near, bird enthusiasts are back to stocking their feeders. Yet, what if this kind gesture ends up causing ...

Safflower Seed is a good choice if squirrels keep raiding your feeders. Birds like Safflower (especially chickadees)…squirrels not so much. Nyjer Seed is another anti-squirrel option and is a ...

How do robins fare in Minnesota winters? Can owls swivel their heads all the way around? What birdseed can they use that ...

Bird feeding is stress-relieving and pretty enjoyable. It is for everyone. A bird feeder helps you attract more birds. A suitable bird feeder with suitable seeds would attract Blue Jays and cardinals.