How to Clean Bird Feeders (and How Often)
A simple routine that keeps feeders safe: what to use, how often, and the signs it’s time to take feeders down for a while.
Bird Feeders
Guides to choosing, filling, placing and cleaning bird feeders — tube, hopper, platform, window and hummingbird feeders.
Where to Place a Bird Feeder (Safely)
Window distance, cover, squirrels, cats and visibility — the placement rules that keep birds safe and bring them in.
Best Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders
Weight-activated feeders and smart placement that actually keep squirrels off — without keeping birds away.
Best Window Bird Feeders
Suction-cup window feeders bring birds within inches of your glass — no yard required. Here’s how to choose one that stays put.
Best Hummingbird Feeders
The best hummingbird feeder is the one you’ll actually keep clean. Saucer and high-capacity designs compared, plus the right nectar recipe.
Best Bird Feeders for Beginners
The easiest feeders to start with — versatile, simple to clean and good at attracting the widest variety of backyard birds.
Best Bird Feeders for Cardinals
Cardinals like wide, stable perches and their favorite seeds. These feeders are designed with them in mind.
Best Bird Feeders for Small Balconies
Compact, tidy feeders and no-mess food for apartment balconies — plus how to keep neighbors (and building managers) happy.