Just like us, birds need calcium. Along with strengthening their bones, calcium is required to create strong eggshells. Eggshell calcium — or egg shell powder used as a calcium supplement — is quick and easy to make in your kitchen to add to your bird seed or a grit feeder. And, if you eat eggs, …

Chia seeds are a nutritious and delicious treat for your backyard feathered friends–and this superfood is packed with antioxidants (even more than blueberries). Here’s everything you need to know about serving chia seeds to birds at your bird feeder, including which birds like chia seeds the most! What are Chia Seeds? You may already be …

Are you wondering if birds can eat chocolate? The quick answer is NO. Birds should never eat chocolate of any type. But WHY can’t birds eat chocolate? Birds can’t eat chocolate for the same reason dogs can’t eat chocolate: theobromine. Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid found in cacao, the plant from which chocolate is made. …

If you’ve been feeding birds in your backyard for a while, chances are you’ve considered adding fruit to your bird feeder. Fruit’s a natural part of many birds’ diets (if you have a fruit tree on your property, you already know that!) If you’re wondering if birds can eat oranges, the answer is definitely yes–but …

Have you heard about plirding? Plirding is birding while picking up trash–and it’s a growing activity at nature centers, birding groups and environmentally-conscious bird watchers! What does plirding mean? Plirding is “picking up” trash, derived from the Swedish term “plocka upp” or “picking up.” You might have heard about other ways to exercise while picking …

Every year, Ohio residents flock to the Cleveland area to celebrate Buzzards Day, a day to respect the birds that return here in the spring migration. Wherever you might be located, however, this day is a good time to reflect on these birds that play such an important role in our ecosystem. When is Buzzards …