Backyard Bird Shop

What do I do if birds are hitting my window?

Many people who feed birds are familiar with the heart wrenching feathery thud of a bird striking a window. Read more...

How can I stop a Robin from throwing itself against my window over and over again?

Why is a crazy Robin banging against my window over and over again, and what can I do about it? Read more...

If I keep feeding my birds throughout the fall, will it stop them from migrating?

It's an "old wives tale" that keeping your feeder filled year 'round may somehow stop birds from migrating! Read more...

What is “Thistle” (Nyjer) , and why would I want to feed it to birds?

What is Thistle, or Nyjer, Seed? Read more...

Why don’t I have any Goldfinches?

The beautiful bright yellow, black-capped American Goldfinch is a welcome visitor to our bird feeders. People sometimes ask why they don’t see goldfinches around their yards when others they know do get them. Read more...

Woodpeckers are excavating something I don’t want excavated!

Are flickers excavating something you don’t want excavated? Read more...

How do I keep a cat from interfering with my bird feeder?

Is a cat lurking near your bird feeder? Read more...

There’s a mess under my feeder!

Is there a mess under your seed feeder? Don't despair! Read more...

Squirrels are taking over my bird feeder!

Here are five squirrel-discouraging techniques .... Read more...

I think I Have Grain Moths

Question: I think that I have grain moths! What can I do? Read more...

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