Category: Backyard Birds
Squirrel-proof feeders, feeders by bird type, poles and baffles that actually hold up.
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Bird Feeder Baffles: Cone vs Dome and the Size That Actually Stops Squirrels
A stovepipe baffle needs 8 inches of diameter and 24 of length; torpedoes ask 6.…
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Why Squirrels Raid Bird Feeders and How to Make Yours Not Worth It
Squirrels are not stupid, and every feeder design assumes they are. A grey squirrel can…
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Suet Feeders for Pileated Woodpeckers: Tail Props and Cage Size
A suet feeder for pileated woodpeckers needs a long tail prop and open cage access.…
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Bird Baths in the Garden: Placement for Birds and Plants
Where a bird bath garden setup works: 10 to 15 feet from cover, gravel under…
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Hanging Bird Feeders: Branch Height and Baffle Placement
Hanging a bird feeder from a branch only works if height and baffle placement beat…
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Bird Feeder Stands: Freestanding vs Shepherds Hooks
A freestanding bird feeder stand beats a single shepherd’s hook wherever wind reaches. Multi-arm stands,…
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Mealworm Feeders: Dried vs Live and Who Shows Up
A mealworm feeder brings bluebirds if the worms stay dry. Dried versus live mealworms, hopper…
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Bird Bath Heaters: De-Icers vs Heated Baths
A bird bath heater de-icer in the bath you already own beats a dedicated heated…
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Hummingbird Feeders With Cameras: What the Footage Actually Shows
A hummingbird feeder with camera gives sharp clips only when focus, light and battery line…