DEAR JOAN: After two years of our bird feeder hanging in a tree in our backyard, it began to appear something other than small birds were feeding there. At first, I thought it was scrub-jays tipping ...

Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

11:55, Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Updated: 12:21, Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Now that the weather is cooling down, it becomes slightly harder for birds to find their own food - which is why adding a bird feeder to your ...

More than 50 million Americans feed birds, but let’s face it: We do it for us, not for them. A bird feeder brings feathered creatures to your yard for easy viewing, no binoculars required. Over time, ...

DEAR JOAN: I put up two seed feeders and a bird bath last January, and have found much pleasure in watching the birds gather and feed. Of course the squirrels also found pleasure in the spoils, but at ...

A few weeks back I wrote that it is a good time to discontinue bird feeding for the summer because it reduces the likelihood that a rodent population will build up. Bill Svelan, the owner of Wild ...

As the weather turns chilly, it becomes a tad more difficult for our feathered friends to find their own food, making a bird feeder in your garden a real saver. However, this can also draw in some ...

Rats can be a major problem in gardens, especially if you are feeding birds. Here are the steps you can take to keep them away. With colder weather taking over, many UK households will be looking to ...