Keep feeders up in winter to help birds find food when natural sources are scarce. Offer high-fat seeds and suet, and clean feeders monthly to prevent disease. Remove feeders in spring or if pests or ...

If you want to draw a crowd of feathered friends to your backyard bird feeders, follow the same rule you would when choosing any other piece of real estate: Location, location, location. The best spot ...

Hanging up a bird feeder allows you to observe birds flying in and out of your yard and eating. During the colder months, bird feeders become more essential since there is less food available in the ...

The feathered friends around your home can be picky eaters, so be sure to provide them with their favorite meals. By John Alexander Published Jun 20, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

Growing up in the suburban New York City area, surrounded by beech/oak forest, we sat in a wonderful place to enjoy the seasonal comings and goings of a wide variety of birds. And since my parents ...

Bird watching is something of a national pastime. Ninety-six million Americans are birding these days, but 91 million of them are doing so from home, according to a 2022 U.S. Fish and Wildlife survey.