Winter is a busy time at bird feeders—here’s what ornithologists recommend to attract the widest variety of birds.

Black oil sunflower seed is the best option for attracting a wide variety of bird species to your feeders. Hulled sunflower kernels are convenient but more expensive and require careful handling to ...

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The feathered friends around your home can be picky eaters, so be sure to provide them with their favorite meals. By John Alexander Published Jun 20, 2025 9:00 AM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Bird feeders have long been a favorite way for backyard birders to attract and observe their avian ...

When I became serious about birding in the 1990s, I wasn’t thinking about milestone birds. Then they started creeping up. The first biggie was No. 500, a Varied Thrush in Evanston. And before that, my ...

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