Mealworms are the larvae of darkling beetles ... use suet in cooler weather so the beef fat does not go rancid. Bird feeders come in a variety of shapes and sizes for different types of feed.

"Strong chilli powder or pepper sauce (like Tabasco) can be shaken onto bird food. Birds aren't bothered by the chilli, but ...

Robins are garden favourites but they won't return to your garden unless you leave out four key foods on bird tables.

Purchase them as pellets, part of a seed mix, or in specialist feeders to prevent them from rolling away if placed on a bird table. Other simple options include mealworms and leftovers like dried ...

Gardeners are being urged to use apples and pears and place them on bird tables during the spring months, but to be aware of ...

As the UK enjoys a long-awaited spell of warm spring weather, garden birds are flocking to bird feeders, bird tables and tree ...

Retired HP local news editor Dale Brewer reports that on March 22, two eastern bluebirds, a male and a female, were on his ...

The RSPB suggests offering a varied menu throughout the year tailored to the needs of different bird species, including ...

By creating favorable conditions for their food, safety, and shelter, birdwatchers can delight in the sight of large flocks ...

However, the issue with leaving food on bird feeders is that it attracts squirrels and even rats who attempt to steal it, ...

Spring in the Berkshires is an iffy business for anyone expecting good behavior. It’s erratic, never the same as last year, never the bucolic weeks of warming sun that we ...