Certain bird types may dominate a backyard feeder. Making small but effective changes to your set up can reduce this behavior ...

Safflower seeds are also less appealing to squirrels, which can be an added bonus if you're trying to keep these furry intruders away from your bird feeders. Placing safflower seeds in a platform ...

This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...

Birds will eat snow to keep from dehydrating, but this means their bodies must work harder to keep warm. Keep your bird baths clean and filled with fresh water. Even in the winter a birdbath will get ...

As it is expected to get pretty darn cold around here starting Sunday, I thought a column concerning feeding birds is in ...

If you’re looking for a splash of color against the stark winter landscape, feeding the birds is a good option ... do is use a platform feeder or place seed directly on the ground, which ...

As winter draws near, bird enthusiasts are back to stocking their feeders. Yet, what if this kind gesture ends up causing ...