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When Blackbirds Return: Finding Balance at the Feeder

By Guest Contributor: KATRINA HASE Each spring, the sounds change almost overnight. The quiet of winter gives way to a chorus of calls, whistles, and chatter as returning migrants reclaim their territories. Among the most noticeable arrivals are the blackbirds—bold, social, and impossible to ignore. While they can be ravenous and boisterous at feeders, they are also fascinating to observe.…

VIDEO: Hot Pepper Hack—Stop Squirrels from Stealing Seed!

Hot pepper products deter squirrels from raiding seed and suet. Squirrels are repelled by capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers hot. Birds lack this pain receptor and are therefore unbothered by the compound. Hot pepper products to deter squirrels are available at All Seasons Wild Bird Stores. Why Hot Pepper Products Work Birds lack the pain receptors that mammals have…

Where to Place Your Feeders

One of the best ways that you can ensure successful bird feeding in your yard is to carefully consider the placement of your feeders. Baffles and seed choice are also important, but if feeders are easily accessible to critters, you’ll be fighting an uphill battle! Squirrels are amazing acrobats, leaping to feeders that are 4–5′ off the ground, up to…

Video: Coexist with Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers are attractive and outgoing members of our community of backyard birds. Occasionally, though, their pecking habits can create some conflict with humans. Never to worry—there are plenty of solutions you can implement to make sure that you and visiting woodpeckers can happily coexist.

Bees on a nectar feeder

Hummingbird and Oriole Feeder Pest Prevention

  Ants and bees can take the fun out of feeding hummingbirds and orioles. Luckily, there are some simple tricks and products that will help you deter pests and still provide meals for your favorite nectar-eating birds! Hang your hummingbird and oriole feeders from an ant moat filled with water.  The ants can’t swim across the moat and are prevented…

The Most Effective Squirrel-Resistant Feeders

In our opinion, Squirrel Busters are the most effective squirrel-resistant feeders around. Along with their ability to foil squirrels, the Busters have a great design promoting air circulation to prevent seed spoilage and are easy to clean. They’re our best-selling feeders, so our customers must agree! Plus—The Squirrel Buster Weather Guard The UV-protected polycarbonate Weather Guard easily attaches to the…

A Seed Mix to Discourage Starlings

Try Bye, Bye Starling If you’ve had problems with the European Starlings mobbing then emptying your feeders, we have a solution for you. Our Bye, Bye Starling seed mix has black oil sunflower, striped sunflower, golden safflower and white safflower all in the shell. Starlings have beaks that were designed to open softer-shelled seeds. Starlings prefer peanuts and seeds out of…