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The truth is, hummingbird feeders do attract bees — and wasps, and yellow jackets, and occasionally hornets if you’re particu [...]

Most people just live with it: that ugly dead patch of bare, hull-covered soil under the bird feeder. They figure it’s the bird [...]

You’ve done everything right. The feeder is up, it’s the right shape, you made the nectar yourself. And still nothing. Mo [...]

Northern cardinals are one of the most instantly recognizable birds in North America, and also one of the most desired backyard visit [...]

The single most common mistake with hummingbird feeders is putting them out too late. Most people wait until they see a hummingbird, [...]

A bluebird nest box is one of the most popular wildlife purchases in the backyard birding world. It’s also one of the most freq [...]

Finding a squirrel on the ground that can’t seem to get away is the kind of thing that makes you want to do something immediate [...]

The idea that certain animals can protect your yard from ticks is appealing. It’s low-effort, it’s natural, and some of t [...]

There’s a lot of mythology that floats around the internet about feeding birds during the winter. There’s more nuance her [...]

Finding a nest of baby rabbits in your yard is one of those experiences that immediately triggers the rescue instinct. They’re [...]