Whether you have wild grapes growing in your yard or you’re considering putting out grapes at your feeder, you might wonder, “Can birds eat grapes?” Understanding the dietary needs of wild birds is crucial, especially when it comes to supplementing their diet with fruits like grapes. Let’s dive into what you need to know about …

Squirrels are known for their varied and opportunistic eating habits, often seen munching on a range of foods available in their natural habitat. But can they eat oranges? The answer is yes, squirrels can eat oranges, but it’s a bit more complex than a simple yes or no. Oranges, with their juicy sweetness and high …

Are you finding baby birds around your home this season? In the world of ornithology, the terminology used to describe baby birds can be as diverse as the birds themselves. Here’s a look at some general terms you can use to refer to baby birds at different stages as they grow up–and some baby names …

As a home bird lover, you might be curious about the dietary habits of wild turkeys, especially regarding unconventional food items like pumpkins. Whether you’ve got some leftover pumpkin around the house or you’d like to treat the neighborhood wild turkeys with a gourd of their own, let’s look at the question of whether or …

If your bird feeder shares your yard with outdoor cats, you know that cats can be a risk to all types of birds. Estimates are that cats kill about 2.4 billion birds in the US alone every year. And time spent outdoors is a great danger to cats as well, from everything from cars to …

We love attracting various birds to our feeders but one we don’t have–probably because we do live in the country–is the grackle. These large blackbirds like to congregate (if you’ve ever parked in a tree-lined parking lot, you know what I mean!) If you share your home with a dog, do you ever wonder if …