Leaving out suet for birds helps woodpeckers, chickadees, and other insect-eating birds power through cold weather. It takes lots of energy for wild birds to stay warm in winter. You can help by ...

If you’d like to attract wild birds to your yard, putting out a bird feeder is a great start. But to successfully draw in a ...

You can safely put out food for birds in wintertime if you take some simple precautions. While feeding birds isn’t necessary ...

There have not been any cases among commercial flocks in Massachusetts, said Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle.

Are some bird foods (dry seeds versus suet blocks, for example) more likely to spread illness amongst wild birds? “Certain types of bird food can increase the risk of spreading illnesses among ...

(This is an easy project to do with kids!) To make suet cakes, combine 3 1/2 cups wild bird seed, 1 cup oats, and 1/2 cup corn meal. Melt 1 1/2 cups shortening and 3/4 cup nut butter and mix with ...

When temperatures plummet, wild birds have to work extra hard to survive ... Fat-rich options like peanuts, suet, and sunflower hearts are perfect for providing the energy birds need to stay ...

Regular cleaning of feeders and feeding stations is one of the most effective ways to prevent disease among wild birds.