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Your go-to guide for bird feeding and backyard birding—filled with expert tips, practical advice, and inspiration for every season. Whether you’re new to feeding the birds or a lifelong enthusiast, discover how to make your yard a favorite stop for feathered friends.
Get expert results with Duncraft’s bird feeding how-to’s. Learn the tips, tricks, and techniques for keeping your feeders clean, your seed fresh, and your backyard birds happy all year long.
Finding moths or bugs in your birdseed is one of the most common — and most startling — things backyard birders encounter. Before you throw anything away, read this. It's...
The secret to a feeder full of birds isn’t luck — it’s matching the right food to the right visitor. Find your bird, learn what it loves, and set your...
You're not imagining it — starlings really do push out the birds you love. They dominate feeders through sheer numbers and aggressively evict bluebirds, swallows, and chickadees from nest boxes....
Summer is one of the most rewarding seasons for backyard birders. Discover expert tips on no-waste seed blends, attracting hummingbirds and orioles, and how to prepare your yard for fall...
Want to attract colorful orioles to your backyard? Learn the best foods, feeders, placement tips, and common mistakes to avoid so you can enjoy more oriole visits all season long.
Tired of cleaning up under your bird feeder? Switching to no-waste bird seed can reduce mess, deter pests, and save money over time. Duncraft explains the benefits and how to...
Where you place your bird feeder matters as much as what's in it. Learn the 5-7-9 squirrel-proofing rule, how to position feeders so birds feel safe, how to match placement...
Not all bird houses are created equal. Learn what birds really look for in a safe, comfortable bird house — including entry hole size, placement, nesting materials, and mounting height...
February is one of the toughest months for wild birds. Learn how simple, consistent food, water, and shelter choices can turn your backyard into a reliable winter refuge during National...
Do birds need shelter in winter? Learn how birds survive freezing temperatures, what types of cover they depend on, and how you can support them with natural shelter, roosting boxes,...
Get ready for winter bird feeding with Duncraft’s expert checklist. Learn how to clean feeders, keep water from freezing, and create safe roosting spots to help backyard birds thrive all...
Discover the top 5 best gift ideas for backyard bird enthusiasts. Find unique bird lover gifts, including squirrel-proof feeders, hummingbird feeders, bluebird houses, and more—trusted by birders since 1952.
Help migrating birds on their long journey with the right food, water, and shelter. A few simple steps in your backyard can make all the difference.
Keep Birds Healthy: How to Safely Clean Feeders & Baths At Duncraft, we know the joy of watching wild birds visit your yard never gets old. Offering food and fresh...
The 5-7-9 Rule is the simplest way to outsmart squirrels at your bird feeders. Learn how proper placement—5 feet up, 7 feet out, and 9 feet away—keeps your feeders safe...
Water attracts more species than even the best bird feeders – here's how to do it right While seed and suet feeders might bring in a dozen or so common...
Transform your backyard into a finch paradise with these expert tips from Duncraft. Spring brings the vibrant flash of goldfinches changing to their summer yellow, while winter welcomes the rich...
Stop wasting money on seed that ends up feeding the neighborhood squirrels. We've all been there: you fill your bird feeder in the morning, only to watch in dismay as...
Starlings and grackles taking over your feeders? Duncraft's experts share proven strategies — from upside-down suet feeders to weight-sensitive designs — to reclaim your backyard for the birds you love.
If there’s one thing that will heat up a meal, it’s hot peppers! Whether raw, cooked, chopped, seeds in or out, the variety of hot peppers and the heat and...
Many backyard bird lovers harbor strong feelings about our furry critter friends, the squirrels. People either adore them or despise them, with not much middle ground. Regardless of your...
Large nuisance birds like grackles, starlings, and cowbirds, along with squirrels, can present a challenge for backyard birders. They often monopolize bird feeders, consuming seed until it’s completely wiped out!...
Choosing the right spot for your bluebird house makes all the difference. Learn the ideal placement, height, direction, and spacing to attract bluebirds successfully.
There’s much more to birding than simply staking a feeder into the ground or hanging a bird house on a tree. A great deal of thought and planning can go...
Feeding wild birds is one of the easiest and most relaxing ways to enjoy nature in your backyard. There is nothing like setting up a feeder, filling it with a...
Bird feeders get all the attention, but water is just as important for attracting backyard birds. Learn why moving water works best, how to keep it clean, and why offering...
Whether you’re attracting hummingbirds for the first time, or you just need a quick refresher, here’s a guide on how to attract hummers to your yard. Make your yard a...
Chickadees are cute, agile and friendly; however, the next time you hear a familiar “chick a dee dee dee,” listen closely because a chickadee’s call can tell you a lot....
Do bluebirds really bring happiness? If that’s true, here are some tips to bring more happiness to your backyard. If you already have bluebirds, implementing one or more of the...
Cardinals are a welcome sight for northerners. There is seldom a more welcome sight on a blustery winter day than the flashy red male cardinal and his attractive mate. Even...
