We have bird feeders at home located over a mixed ... favorite food of songbirds and are present in many commercial seed mixes. Sunflower seed hulls contain a toxin that inhibits growth in some ...

Safflower seeds are a great addition to any bird feeder, attracting a wide range of colorful birds. They can also deter pests ...

Call a group of blue jays what you will: a company, a posse, a gang, a mob. They may be "in your face" at times, but blue ...

The problem with millet is that it often gets scattered onto the ground, where it can become moldy or attract rodents and ...

In the fall, the number of birds visiting your yard and garden may drop. During this season, when food is scarce, use these ...

Not all types of bird seed are created equal when it comes to cost. Millet and cracked corn are typically the most ...

I spend too many hours now in my backyard drawing birds. I should be writing. I should be doing other things. I’m now sitting ...

Ten years ago, I wrote a column about birding and fishing, noting the many things they have in common. It’s true! Both ...

The nuthatch is one of my favourite garden birds, a species that increased dramatically since the 1960s and 1970s. In ...

Big lights are big problems for bird migration. Here's how to improve your landscape lighting—plus 7 more fixes for the yard ...

REDUCE INFLAMMATION For those with short-term or chronic inflammation, sunflower seeds can offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Sunflower seeds contain vitamin E, flavonoids, and other plant ...