Ah, the magic of a busy bird feeder—cardinals crunching sunflower seeds, chickadees darting in like tiny acrobats. In this corner of the blog, we explore the everyday joys of feeding birds right outside your window. Whether you're just getting started or troubleshooting a feeder that’s gone quiet, you'll find friendly tips on choosing the best food, feeder styles, and even ways to keep squirrels from stealing the show. Think of this as your go-to patch for creating a bird buffet that brings the sky to your backyard.

Backyard Bird Feeding Tips & Joys

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Help Migrating Birds This Fall: Why Moving Wate...

When we think about feeding birds, we often focus on seed, suet, and nectar. But there’s another element that’s just as vital — maybe even more so — water. Especially...

Help Migrating Birds This Fall: Why Moving Wate...

When we think about feeding birds, we often focus on seed, suet, and nectar. But there’s another element that’s just as vital — maybe even more so — water. Especially...

Don’t Miss Spring’s Biggest Backyard Bird Show!

Don’t Miss Spring’s Biggest Backyard Bird Show!

Spring is here, and for backyard bird watchers, it's one of the most exciting and colorful times of the year. Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of taking down their...

Don’t Miss Spring’s Biggest Backyard Bird Show!

Spring is here, and for backyard bird watchers, it's one of the most exciting and colorful times of the year. Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of taking down their...

Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird on Aspects Feeder

Keeping Bees out of Feeders

First and foremost I want to make sure that you understand that I have nothing against bees and wasps. They are very important parts of our ecosystem and many, many...

Keeping Bees out of Feeders

First and foremost I want to make sure that you understand that I have nothing against bees and wasps. They are very important parts of our ecosystem and many, many...

Hummingbird Feeder Cleaning

Hummingbird Feeder Cleaning

They couldn’t understand why they hadn’t seen any hummingbirds. Have you ever left Kool Aid in the refrigerator too long? Would you drink it with mold floating around in it?

Hummingbird Feeder Cleaning

They couldn’t understand why they hadn’t seen any hummingbirds. Have you ever left Kool Aid in the refrigerator too long? Would you drink it with mold floating around in it?

Four plates with bird seed on them

Choosing the Correct Bird Seed For Your Feeder ...

So which birds prefer which seed? The list below is purely an overall preference of seeds. Black Oil Sunflower is easily the most widely accepted seed. If you only want to...

Choosing the Correct Bird Seed For Your Feeder ...

So which birds prefer which seed? The list below is purely an overall preference of seeds. Black Oil Sunflower is easily the most widely accepted seed. If you only want to...

Erva Pole System with Squirrel Baffle

Baffling Squirrels With Baffles

"There are limits to a squirrel's jumping ability"Contrary to popular belief, you can keep squirrels from ravaging your bird feeding station. While they are incredibly agile, there are limits to...

Baffling Squirrels With Baffles

"There are limits to a squirrel's jumping ability"Contrary to popular belief, you can keep squirrels from ravaging your bird feeding station. While they are incredibly agile, there are limits to...

Mark McKellar

Wildlife biologist Mark McKellar has spent over 40 years studying birds and sharing the quiet joy they bring.

This channel is where he passes along what he’s learned—about bird feeding, bird behavior, and the small wonders of wildlife we often overlook.

Mark also owns Backyard Bird Center in Kansas City, Missouri, where he helps folks turn their yards into havens for birds and beauty.

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