It also has a special weapon, a needled beak that enables it to probe deep into crevices for larvae and eggs of insects spending winter where it’s warmer. The downy also can peck at galls or ...

Fat-coated feathers don't provide the insulation or protection from water that birds need to survive in colder weather. Soft, greasy fat sources in suet are more dangerous than harder, drier options.

The RSPB has stopped selling flat bird feeders in an effort to help combat the spread of trichomonosis. The charity has explained that flat surfaces used to feed birds, such as tables, could help ...

‘As a precautionary measure, whilst we await the findings of the review, we have suspended all our bird tables and related products, table mix and table mix extra, window feeders and feeder guardians ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Smart bird feeders equipped with cameras and internet connections transform backyard bird watching and ...

If you’re worried about birds flying into your window then you can purchase stickers to make the window more obvious. Some window feeders will only take one type of food - usually peanuts, suet or ...

Feeding birds is a popular pastime, with many gardeners topping up bird feeders all throughout the year. But it’s not just the birds that love the food. Squirrels will also want to raid the bird ...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Marin Plank truly had no interest in birds when she gave her husband a camera-equipped bird feeder for his birthday. But by Christmas, she had become so obsessed with it that most ...

If you like to keep track of winged creatures that visit your garden, one of the best bird feeder cameras could be just what you need. We’ve tested a range of video-equipped feeders. Based on ...

So, grab your suet, peanuts, and sunflower hearts, and get your feeders sorted now – it’s the perfect time to show the birds some love. After all, a bit of winter warmth for your feathered ...