Where Should You Put a Bird Feeder in Your Yard?
Choose a safer bird feeder location by checking windows, cats, natural cover, squirrels, weather, visibility and maintenance in the right order.
How Much Birdseed Should You Put in a Feeder?
Learn how much birdseed to put in a feeder based on how fast birds eat it, feeder type, weather, spoilage risk and cleaning—not a one-size-fits-all scoop size.
How Far Apart Should Bird Feeders Be?
Learn how to space multiple bird feeders to reduce crowding, disease risk and bullying while balancing cover, windows, predators and different feeder types.
Why Native Plants Help Backyard Birds
Learn why locally native plants can support backyard birds through insects, seeds, fruit, nectar, nesting cover and seasonal habitat—and how to choose plants for your site.
Should You Put Rocks in a Bird Bath?
Learn when rocks help in a bird bath, when they are unnecessary, how they affect depth and footing, and how to place and clean stones without making the bath harder to maintain.
Best Birdhouse Materials: Wood Thickness, Ventilation & Drainage
Choose safer birdhouse materials with Cornell NestWatch guidance on untreated wood, 3/4-inch walls, ventilation, drainage, roof design, fasteners and materials to avoid.
Where to Put a House Wren Nest Box: Height, Spacing & Competition
Place a House Wren nest box correctly with Cornell NestWatch guidance on 5–10 ft height, 100 ft spacing, woody cover, entrance size and cavity competition.
Where to Put a Tree Swallow Nest Box: Height, Spacing & Pairing
Place a Tree Swallow nest box correctly with Cornell NestWatch guidance on habitat, 5–6 ft height, 35 ft spacing, entrance direction, pairing and fledgling ladders.
