Bird feeders can harbor bacteria and diseases if not properly cleaned on a regular basis. Suma Hegde / Getty Images Having a bird feeder in your backyard offers so many benefits—feeders can help birds ...

Bird lovers know feeders need attention, and one method goes a long way toward keeping your setup clean, healthy, and ready ...

It's important to clean a bird feeder regularly in order to prevent mold, bacteria, and parasites that can cause the spread of disease among the bird population. "Regular cleaning also keeps the seed ...

Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease. Backyard birds may look and sound beautiful, but they aren't just ...

Birds get sick as a normal part of the living process. When they get sick and die out of sight, we can remain blissfully oblivious to this reality. But when a sick bird huddles on a bird feeder and ...

ATLANTA — Spring is just around the corner in Georgia, and state officials are urging residents to apply spring cleaning not just to their homes, but their bird feeders. “As spring nears and the ...

It’s officially spring, and songbirds will soon be flocking to feeders in Indiana. Blue jays, grackles and red-winged blackbirds are some of the most common backyard birds in March and will congregate ...

Gardeners are stewards of all things natural. When we garden and use environmentally friendly practices, we promote biodiversity, conserve resources and minimize harm to the Earth. We also can provide ...