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  • Bird Identification
    • Common Birds in Each State
    • Songbirds
    • Hummingbirds
      • Hummingbirds in Your State
    • Woodpeckers
      • Types of Woodpeckers in Each State (Pictures)
    • 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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      • Attracting Wild Birds by Species
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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

man watching bird

Birdwatching for Beginners: A Complete Guide

by Melanie Cruff

What is birding? Birding is the act of going outside and looking for birds. It’s really as simple as that. … Read more

Categories Birdwatching, Guides & Tips
pool deck

How to Keep Birds Away from Patios, Decks, and Balconies

by Melanie Cruff

featured photo: katie_mccolgan | CC 2.0 There are many reasons why you may want to keep birds away rather than … Read more

Categories Birds 101 - General Bird Educational Info, Deterring Pests, Guides & Tips

Is It Harmful to Feed Backyard Birds?

by Melanie Cruff

If you’re visiting this page you probably love feeding birds. You’re certainly not alone. It’s been estimated that around 40% … Read more

Categories Birds 101 - General Bird Educational Info

How To Keep Woodpeckers Off Your House

by Melanie Cruff

Have you been hearing that repetitive pecking noise on or around your house lately? It’s probably a woodpecker. If you … Read more

Categories Guides & Tips, Woodpeckers

How Often Should I Clean My Hummingbird Feeder?

by Melanie Cruff

Whether you are making your own nectar or not, keeping your nectar feeder clean is of utmost importance. How often … Read more

Categories Bird Feeders, Guides & Tips, Hummingbirds

Here’s Why Red Food Coloring May Be Harmful to Hummingbirds

by Melanie Cruff

Is red dye harmful to hummingbirds? Dyes in food for human consumption have been controversial since the early 1900s. In … Read more

Categories Birds 101 - General Bird Educational Info, Food and Nutrition, Hummingbirds
baby robin

What To Do If You Find A Baby Bird

by Melanie Cruff

During the spring it’s fun to see nesting birds in your yard, neighborhood or out on nature walks. But what … Read more

Categories Birds 101 - General Bird Educational Info, Guides & Tips
bird seeds compared

Backyard Bird Seed Guide – Nutritional Info and Where to Buy

by Melanie Cruff

Here is your comprehensive guide to the different types of bird seed you can use at your feeders. We give … Read more

Categories Food and Nutrition, Guides & Tips
hanging bird feeder

What Color Bird Feeder Attracts the Most Birds?

by Melanie Cruff

When looking at the vast array of bird feeders to choose from you might wonder, what color bird feeder attracts … Read more

Categories Bird Feeders, Birds 101 - General Bird Educational Info

8 Unique Copper Bird Feeders (For Your Yard)

by Melanie Cruff

Love to feed birds but not a big fan of brightly colored plastic feeders? Do you desire a little more … Read more

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  • Bird Identification
    • Common Birds in Each State
    • Songbirds
    • Hummingbirds
      • Hummingbirds in Your State
    • Woodpeckers
      • Types of Woodpeckers in Each State (Pictures)
    • Birds of Prey
      • Species of Hawks Found in Each State
      • Species of Owls Found in Each State
      • Falcons Species in Each State
    • Waterfowl
  • Backyard Birding
    • Start Feeding Birds
      • Attracting Wild Birds by Species
    • Bird Feeders
    • Bird Houses
    • Bird Baths
    • Optics
    • Deterring Pests
    • Guides & Tips
    • Gift Ideas
  • Education
    • General
    • Food and Nutrition
    • Fun Bird Facts
  • More Content
    • Birdwatching
    • Bird Lists
    • Pet Birds
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    • Garden Corner