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Wild Bird Guide

Choosing a Bird Feeder

Learn how to make your yard a paradise for hungry birds by choosing the best type of bird feeder (or feeders) for your situation.
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HOW TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT WILD BIRDS

Birdwatching is great for children because it provides opportunities to be outdoors and instills an appreciation for science and nature that can last a lifetime.
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BEST LOCATIONS FOR A BIRD FEEDER

To have a successful bird-feeding experience, you'll want to choose the best locations for your feeders. Finding the best spots requires a bit more consideration than you might expect.
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5 Ornament Crafts That are for the Birds

You can help feed the birds in your neighborhood – it's not expensive and it can be a lot of fun. The bird experts at Southern States have five fun ornament crafts for the bird lovers in your family!
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Maintaining a Bird Feeder

Bird feeder care is easy—you just have to make it a habit. Read on for tips and tricks to get the most out of your feeders.
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KEEPING A WILD BIRD JOURNAL AT YOUR FEEDER

Make birdwatching a family event at your house and keep a wild bird journal to record all the different types of birds that visit your backyard feeder.
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TIPS FOR SUMMER BIRD FEEDING

Summer is the time when fruits, insects, seeds, and other natural food sources become readily available for birds. This means you’ll need to offer a more varied selection of tasty treats to make your feeder an appealing option.
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Types of Bird Seed

Once you've made the decision on what type of feeder to use, it's time to decide what bird seed to buy. All seeds aren't the same, however; take some time to choose the type of feed that's right for the birds you want to attract.
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