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Melanie Cruff

Melanie is an environmental scientist, birdwatcher, and amateur photographer. She's been a birding hobbyist for years and loves feeding and learning about birds of all types. Over the years, Melanie has identified more than 250 bird species, with sightings of the Atlantic Puffin, Hawaiian Goose, and Arctic Tern among her most cherished.

*Has written 323 article(s) for Bird Feeder Hub

squirrel at feeder

Do Squirrels Eat From Bird Feeders at Night?

by Melanie Cruff

Anyone that has had bird feeders in their backyard has likely attracted squirrels. Whether they are beneath the feeders picking … Read more

Categories Bird Feeders
man hanging a bird feeder

Should I Take Down Feeders Because of the Avian Flu?

by Melanie Cruff

You may have come to this article because avian flu is currently in the news, as of the spring and … Read more

Categories Bird Feeders, Birds 101 - General Bird Educational Info
Northern Mockingbird

Do Mockingbirds Eat at Bird Feeders?

by Melanie Cruff

After many years of bird feeding I realized that one bird I saw often, but not at my feeders, was … Read more

Categories Bird Feeders, Birds 101 - General Bird Educational Info, Songbirds
Mourning Doves Eating Bird Food

Do Mourning Doves Eat at Bird Feeders?

by Melanie Cruff

With their soft, earth toned feathers and gentle coo-ing song, many of us are familiar with the mourning dove. Mourning … Read more

Categories Bird Feeders, Birds 101 - General Bird Educational Info
multiple hummingbirds at feeder

Should You Boil Water For Hummingbird Food?

by Melanie Cruff

If you have hummingbird feeders in your yard, then you are probably making your own nectar. One of the most … Read more

Categories Hummingbirds
types of hummingbirds

25 North American Hummingbirds (Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

There are over 30 hummingbird species that spend at least part of the year in Canada, the United States or … Read more

Categories Hummingbirds
Downy woodpecker

24 Interesting Facts About Downy Woodpeckers

by Melanie Cruff

Whether you are new to bird watching or an old pro, there’s always something new to learn about Downy woodpeckers. … Read more

Categories Fun Bird Facts, Woodpeckers
hummingbird nest tree

Hummingbird Sleep (What is Torpor?)

by Melanie Cruff

Hummingbirds sleep at night just like we do, but they can also enter a deeper state called torpor. In torpor, … Read more

Categories Hummingbirds
Buff-bellied hummingbird

Meet the Buff-bellied Hummingbird (Pictures & Facts)

by Melanie Cruff

There are 352 species of hummingbirds in the Americas, with as many as 15 of those species regularly occurring in … Read more

Categories Hummingbirds

Meet The Allen’s Hummingbird (Photos & Facts)

by Melanie Cruff

There are 352 species of hummingbirds in the Americas, with as many as 15 of those species regularly occurring in … Read more

Categories Hummingbirds
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  • Bird Identification
    • Common Birds in Each State
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    • Birds of Prey
      • Species of Hawks Found in Each State
      • Species of Owls Found in Each State
      • Falcons Species in Each State
    • Waterfowl
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    • Start Feeding Birds
      • Attracting Wild Birds by Species
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