Category: Start Here
New to backyard birding? Begin with these guides to set up and attract more birds.
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How to Keep Bees and Wasps Away from Hummingbird Feeders
A bees hummingbird feeder problem has one real fix: saucer feeders, no yellow parts, clean…
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How to Keep Ants Out of a Hummingbird Feeder
Ants on a hummingbird feeder? Hang a water filled ant moat, stop the drip, move…
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Do You Need Red Dye in Hummingbird Nectar
Red dye in hummingbird nectar does nothing useful. Birds find feeders by the red on…
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Best Hummingbird Feeder Colors That Actually Attract Them
Which hummingbird feeder color attracts birds fastest, why red works so well, the one color…
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Why Is My Hummingbird Feeder Leaking Nectar
A hummingbird feeder leaking nectar usually comes down to heat, a bad seal, or a…
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How to Squirrel-Proof a Bird Feeder: What Actually Works and What Wastes Your Money
How to Squirrel-Proof a Bird Feeder: What Actually Works and What Wastes Your Money Squirrels…
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How Many Hummingbird Feeders Do You Actually Need
How many hummingbird feeders do you need? Two is the minimum, spaced out of sight…
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Do Hummingbirds Remember Your Feeder Every Year
Do hummingbirds remember feeders year after year? What banding studies show about site fidelity and…
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Platform Feeder vs Tube Feeder for Ground-Feeding Birds
Platform feeder vs tube feeder for ground-feeding birds: why cardinals and doves pick platforms, where…