If you’re wondering if birds can eat cranberries, the answer is yes–but with a few caveats. Cranberries can be an excellent addition to your backyard buffet, but it’s essential to know how to offer them safely to birds. Let’s look at both fresh and dried cranberries for birds–and the type of cranberries that should not …

For many, many years, one of our neighbors had a peacock. I loved hearing its calls and seeing its amazing feathers — but never realized that the peacock lifespan is just as remarkable as their appearance. In captivity, peacocks can live for up to 20 years, sometimes even longer! It’s all thanks to a controlled …

We all appreciate bird songs during the day — but many species sing at night as well. This nocturnal singing can be particularly noticeable in urban areas where it often seems louder once the sounds of the city are reduced during the evening hours. Let’s have a look at just who you might be hearing …

A quick walk down the grocery store aisle will show you plenty of bottles filled with liquid red hummingbird food as well as powdered nectar that, when mixed with water, produces red hummingbird food. But do hummingbirds need red food or they come to the feeders without the artificial coloring? A common belief is that …

We are lucky enough to have many owls nearby. They hunt in the evening (and we’ve even seen small owls hunting in the creek at night when there’s water!) Attracting owls to your backyard can be a rewarding experience, offering unique opportunities to observe these fascinating nocturnal predators in their natural habitat. Owls play a …

Maintaining bird feeders can become costly, especially if you’re stocking more than one feeder. (And we all know the pain of looking at those prices at the grocery store!) Fortunately, there are several strategies to save money on bird food while still providing for your feathered friends. Let’s look at ways you can reduce your …