Muesli, a breakfast cereal, is a mixture of oats, fruits, nuts, and sometimes wheat flakes. While it might seem like a healthy option for birds, there are several considerations to keep in mind if you plan to share some with your feathered friends. While backyard birds can eat muesli, let’s look at which birds you …

Sunflower seeds are the most popular seeds at our bird feeds and we’re not alone. They are a popular top for bird feeders, loved by a variety of birds due to their high oil content and nutritional value. But what happens when these seeds begin to sprout? Are sprouted sunflower seeds safe and healthy for …

We’ve all heard about the blue bird of happiness – but why is it considered a harbinger of joy and good fortune in various cultures? This belief can be traced back to ancient folklore and modern anecdotes where these colorful creatures symbolize happiness, prosperity, and renewal. But when exactly do blue birds bring good luck, …

It’s hard to picture the Victorian era without its rich symbolism in art, literature, and everyday life. Did you know that some of that symbolism included birds? This historical period was marked by a fascination with nature and birds were especially potent symbols, each species carrying its own array of meanings. Here’s a look at …

At our house, we have not blue jays but scrub jays. With its blue plumage and loud call, they share many of the same characteristics, though, and I love to see them swoop across the yard. The blue jay, a bird well-known for its intelligence and complex social behaviors, also carries its own set of …

In birding books, you might run across the term “bully birds” to refer to species that dominate feeders or birdhouses, often at the expense of smaller, more timid birds. These birds are typically larger, more aggressive, and consume a disproportionate amount of food, making it challenging for a diverse array of bird species to thrive …