The height of your feeder will also impact the species of birds that will hang out there. Ground-feeding birds, such as sparrows and towhees, naturally prefer to eat lower, while others, like ...

Including a bird feeder can even end up encouraging the birds to eat from your fruit trees, too. Rather than give the critters a separate place to eat from, they'll come more often.

Sturdy tree branches can easily be turned into attractive hanging bird feeders. Originally published as "Feed-the-Birds Station" in the October/November 2010 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks.

Squirrels can be a persistent pest around the bird feeder, but this quick and easy Dollar Tree bowl hack may be all you need ...

Poles give your bird feeder sturdy support, so why not make use of it with a large hanging platform? Nature’s Way Bamboo Platform is an Amazon favorite, with over 3,000 reviews and a 4.7 out of ...

It's a bit early to fill bird feeders; bears are surely still up and looking for freebies, and bird seed fits their bill. Moreover, right now there is all manner of seed and berries, not to ...

The standard guideline is to put your feeder between 10 and 15 feet from bushes and trees. Hanging your feeder in a tree with easily accessible branches isn't advised.