Q: I have two bird-feeder questions: Are the inexpensive mixes worth getting? And if we want to have cardinals, what kind of seed should we have? A: For a number of years, I would purchase safflower ...

Whether you have pet birds at home or you are in a habit of feeding free birds, it is important to ensure that you are giving the right food to the little creatures. Instead of home-cooked food, it is ...

Q: Last week you explained the reasons that so many bird species prefer black oil sunflower. What about safflower seed? Anne in Lebanon. A: Safflower seed, which is included in many feeding mixes and ...

Crows are fascinating birds. They're wildly smart, hold funerals for each other, and can hang on to a grudge with the best of 'em. Of course, they also travel in noisy packs, can uproot your lawn, and ...

Safflower seeds typically are pricier than black-oil sunflower seeds but provide high-fat, high-protein content that birds ...

Bluebirds and finches are among the feathered friends you might attract with a backyard bird feeder like this. Heather Cwach Courtesy photo Feeding the birds is a popular, entertaining backyard hobby.

A few weeks ago I noticed that my backyard bird feeder was running low on seed - time for a refill. The feeder wasn't completely empty, however: At the bottom, there remained a large pile of one ...

Arizona boasts a bounty bird species, some that can been seen year-round and others that visit in the winter as they migrate from colder areas of the country. With the help of Jon Friedman with the ...

Local bird feeders will be bustling soon and maybe even busier than last year. If you are just starting to feed birds, it may take time for the new feeders to attract a variety of birds, though. In ...

More than 52 million Americans feed wild birds or other wildlife around their houses, according to Bird Watching Daily. More than 80% of about 1,300 participants surveyed by Millikin University said ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up (Family Features) While almost all bird seed may look pretty much ...