Plumelore Blog
Guides, how-tos, and field notes from our backyard. Every article is built from manufacturer specs, verified owner reviews, and our own testing.
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Safflower Seed vs Sunflower Seed: Which Attracts Fewer Squirrels
Safflower vs sunflower seed comes down to squirrels. Safflower repels them while cardinals still feed; sunflower draws more species. See…
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What Kind of Bird Seed Do Cardinals Prefer
Cardinal bird seed done right means black oil sunflower and safflower on a sturdy feeder. Learn which seeds cardinals prefer…
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How to Keep Bird Seed Fresh and Mold-Free
Keep bird seed fresh and mold-free with airtight storage, a cool dry spot, and dry feeders. Learn the signs seed…
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How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder the Right Way
Learn how to clean a hummingbird feeder the right way with hot water and a vinegar soak, how often to…
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How Often Should You Clean a Bird Feeder
How often to clean a bird feeder? Every two weeks for seed feeders, weekly in heat, and every few days…
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How to Stop Birds from Hitting Your Windows
Stop birds hitting windows by breaking up the outside reflection with a pattern spaced two inches apart and placing feeders…
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How High Should a Bird Feeder Be Off the Ground
Wondering about bird feeder height? Hang most feeders about five feet up, then use the 5-7-9 spacing rule and a…
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Where to Hang a Bird Feeder for the Most Visitors
Where to hang a bird feeder for the most visitors: about 10 feet from cover, five feet up, and safe…
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How Long Does It Take Birds to Find a New Feeder
How long birds find a feeder ranges from a few days to several weeks. See what speeds discovery, why it…
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Why Are There No Birds at My Feeder? 8 Common Reasons
No birds at feeder? The cause is usually time, old seed, a predator, or the season. See 8 common reasons…
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How to Identify a Downy Woodpecker vs a Hairy Woodpecker
Downy vs hairy woodpecker: bill length is the giveaway. Learn the size, tail, and call differences so you can identify…
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How to Tell a House Finch from a Purple Finch
House finch vs purple finch: house finches show red on the head and chest, purple finches look dipped in raspberry.…