(ARA) – Homeowners may not have the pest bird problems that plagued Tippi Hedren in Alfred Hitchcock’s unforgettable thriller “The Birds,” but pest birds can still ruin your day.
Pest birds cost homeowners millions of dollars annually. The high concentration of uric acid found in some bird droppings can discolor paint, stain wood, and erode metal. [...]

(ARA) – The backyard can seem barren and bleak when the leaves fall off the trees and the last blooming plant retires until spring. But there’s an easy way to brighten your backyard and fill it with color and song this winter – charm songbirds looking for an easy, reliable food source.
Birds are the most [...]

What winter traveler can resist the attraction of a small cabin deep in snow-swept woods at dusk, lit and warmed by a crackling fire and framed by two overstuffed chairs and a tray of snacks on the hearth? Indeed, a welcome sight on any blustery evening. This could be the site of a well-stocked bird [...]

(NC)-Like the thought of birds visiting your back yard all winter long but don’t want to fuss with refilling feeders in cold weather? When it comes to bird feeding, there are plenty of convenient options, including ready to hang socks, treats and suet bars, so you needn’t spend a lot of money or time and [...]

Many of the bushes used during landscaping are intended to attract birds and wildlife to a garden.  Bushes that bear fruit or berries are extremely popular with birds and small animals.  Adding a bird table can be another incentive for birds to frequent the garden but as bushes are low on the ground, it is [...]

Due to rising human population and suburban sprawl, land for bird habitats is decreasing. With the ever-increasing abundance of concrete and asphalt comes the disappearance of food sources and nesting grounds for birds. The good news, however, is that you can help.
Homeowners can do their part by creating a sanctuary for birds in their [...]

One of the most beautiful landscape designs incorporates plants and structures to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. These colorful creatures add a wonderful natural touch to a garden and landscape. Hummingbirds, with their colorful bodies and fast-flitting flight, are a delightful contrast to the multi-colored butterflies who move slow enough to be caught by hand.
Hummingbird feeders [...]

Many people enjoy the dulcet sounds of birds singing and chirping in their yards. Birds are beautiful to look at, and they provide many with an appreciation for nature. There are many benefits associated with attracting birds to the landscape, but in order to experience these benefits, the birds first need to be attracted. It [...]

Benefits Associated with Attracting Birds to Your Landscape
There are fond memories to be had from finding a bird’s nest in the yard, observing it, and perhaps even watching the eggs hatch. Additionally, the sounds of birds chirping in the morning can provide a great natural alarm clock. There are many pleasing benefits associated with birds in the [...]