Mark McKellar
Wildlife Biologist, Mark McKellar has over 35 years of bird study experience and this channel is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of birds, bird feeding and his passion for all wildlife.
Mark owns the Backyard Bird Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mark's Backyard Birds
Hummingbird Feeder Cleaning
There is a great deal of misunderstanding about hummingbird and oriole feeders. I think a lot of it has to do with the fill it and leave it nature of...
Hummingbird Feeder Cleaning
There is a great deal of misunderstanding about hummingbird and oriole feeders. I think a lot of it has to do with the fill it and leave it nature of...
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...
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...
Feeding Hummingbirds without Ants
Don’t you hate it when you go out to your hummingbird or oriole feeder and find it full of ants? Most of the ants are dead and the nectar has...
Feeding Hummingbirds without Ants
Don’t you hate it when you go out to your hummingbird or oriole feeder and find it full of ants? Most of the ants are dead and the nectar has...
Hummingbird Feeding Tips
There is a great deal of misunderstanding about hummingbird and oriole feeders. I think a lot of it has to do with the fill it and leave it nature of...
Hummingbird Feeding Tips
There is a great deal of misunderstanding about hummingbird and oriole feeders. I think a lot of it has to do with the fill it and leave it nature of...
Shoo Bully, Go Away (Mobbing Behavior)
Why do birds mob other birds? The theory is that they are chasing a potential predator from their territory. Owls and hawks are frequent victims of crows, jays and others...
Shoo Bully, Go Away (Mobbing Behavior)
Why do birds mob other birds? The theory is that they are chasing a potential predator from their territory. Owls and hawks are frequent victims of crows, jays and others...