Birds That Eat Nyjer Thistle Seed
Below are some common birds that eat Nyjer thistle seed at your feeders. The listing will include pictures and identifying markings to help you ID the birds that will be attracted to the seed.
Backyard Bird Feeding
Backyard Bird Feeding focuses on attracting and supporting birds through thoughtful feeding practices and habitat care. From choosing the right seed blends to making homemade suet and drying fruit for winter feeding, this category offers practical guidance for creating a bird-friendly yard.
You’ll find tips on feeder placement, seasonal feeding strategies, managing pests at feeders, and understanding which foods attract specific bird species. Feeding birds is more than just filling a feeder — it’s about providing reliable food sources that complement native plants and natural habitats.
Whether you’re hoping to attract goldfinches, woodpeckers, chickadees, or migrating songbirds, this space helps you support backyard wildlife in a way that is safe, sustainable, and rewarding.
Grow Your Own Safflower Seed
Grow Your Own Safflower Seed
Wildlife > Birds > Bird Recipes, Crafts, and Care
Looking to keep the squirrels off your feeders? Try changing your birdseed. Birds like safflower seed squirrels dislike it. So, if you are looking for a great way to feed the birds and keep the squirrels at bay, look toward the seed.
Blue Jays and Peanuts
Blue Jays and Peanuts
There is a soft and gentle rain coming down from the heavens this morning as I sit quietly at my kitchen table watching the deck peanut wreath full of blue jays and peanuts quickly disappear.
3 Ways to Dry Fruit for the Birds
3 Ways to Dry Fruit for the Birds
As the year goes on and the weather turns a little cooler I find myself drying more fruits and berries for the birds. It is a fairly easy process no matter if you use the sun, oven, or the microwave drying method. All 3 ways to dry fruit for the birds work well.
Simple Tray Deck Bird Feeders
Simple Tray Deck Bird Feeders
If you are in need of a simple solution to feed your feathered friends but do not have room for traditional feeders, how about simple tray deck bird feeders?
How to Get Hummingbirds To Nest by You
How to Get Hummingbirds to Nest by You. If you would like more hummingbirds around your yard, you need to provide two sources: food and nesting materials.
6 Ways to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders
6 Ways To Keep Ants Out Of Hummingbird Feeders
Ants are attracted to sugar and sweetness and since hummingbird feeders are made up of sugar water, they, of course, are going to go straight for the mixture. Here are 6 ways to keep ants out of your hummingbird feeders.
Sunflower Head Bird Feeders
Do you grow sunflowers? I don’t have a designated spot to grow them; however, they grow in my yard. The birds plant them! The dried plants make wonderful and free sunflower head bird feeders.
Dried Fruit Medley Bird Food Recipe
Dried Fruit Medley Bird Food Recipe
Want to feed some picky eaters that normally don’t always come to the feeder? Make up this dried fruit medley bird food recipe.
Save Those Seeds
Is squash plentiful in the garden? As you enjoy eating squash, save those seeds. Rinse, dry them, and store to add to your bird feeders.
How to Clean a Birdbath
How to Clean a Birdbath
Is it time to clean your birdbath? You just cringed – I feel your pain. Here is an easy way to clean your birdbath and check out the link on how to clean a birdbath and keep the water fresh and clean.
Keep Birdbaths Fresh and Clean
Keep Birdbaths Fresh and Clean
I’m a little embarrassed to say that my birdbath is a mess right now. Over time, the summer weather turns hot and I get “busy.” Too busy to stay on top of cleaning a bird bath. If I am not out there to change the water every day it isn’t easy to keep bird baths fresh and clean.
Make Your Own Suet Recipe
Make Your Own Suet Recipe
Make your own suet recipe to feed the birds. There is a slew of items that you can serve suet in to keep your birds happy year-round.
The Hummingbirds Are Back Let’s Make Some Food
The Hummingbirds Are Back
My favorite past time during the summer is to sit on my back deck with an ice cold drink in hand and watch the hummingbirds feed.
I love to listen to the sound of their wings, they just amaze me!
10 Wildflowers that Attract Birds to Your Yard
10 Wildflowers That Attract Birds to Your Yard
If you want to attract birds to your yard and also would like to add a splash of color with flowers, might I suggest the best of both worlds?
Below are 10 wildflowers that you can plant in your yard that birds enjoy. As an added bonus, they are all easy to grow because they are native to the United States. Most attract beautiful butterflies too.
Birdseed Ornament Recipe
Birdseed Ornament Recipe
This birdseed ornament recipe is simple! Just follow the recipe and the next day you have sweet treat for your birds. The ornaments would make wonderful holiday gifts for friends and family as well as wedding favors for your guests.
11 Birds that Eat Oranges
11 Birds That Will Eat Oranges
Birdy, birdy here’s a sweet treat.
Sure to make you tweet! Tweet! Tweet!
How To Clean A Hummingbird Feeder
How To Clean A Hummingbird Feeder
Reduce the chance of passing on harmful bacteria through the growth of seen, or unseen bacteria that is harmful to hummingbirds by cleaning your feeder regularly. Here is how to clean a hummingbird feeder.
Bird Seed Suet Filled Egg Shell Recipe
Bird Seed Suet Filled Egg Shell Recipe
Want to make a healthy treat for the birds this winter? Try this bird seed suet filled egg shell recipe and add whatever ingredients you think your backyard feathered friends will like.
Homemade Birdseed Ornaments Make Your Own
Homemade Birdseed Ornaments Make Your Own
Follow the recipe for these birdseed ornaments and the next day you have a sweet treat for your birds. The ornaments would make wonderful holiday gifts for friends and family as well as wedding favors for your guests.