How do you keep bird seed from growing under your feeder? Sterilized seeds are heated so that they die. If they fall on the ground they will not germinate and sprout. Niger is not really thistle.

Even those of us who embrace winter have been homebound by recent weather, so that outdoor story material has been a challenge to obtain. Snow and extreme cold disrupted school routines, and families ...

Just before dark on New Year’s Eve, I filled all the bird feeders, and I didn’t skimp on the good stuff: black nyjer thistle for the ... and set out a mix of seeds and nuts and mealworms ...

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," ...

She was a bird watcher and kept thistle seed for the finches and nectar for ... Her back property line had numerous bird feeders & she kept binoculars on an end table to watch her birds.

Don't cut it all down at this time of year - everything needs some shelter, needs some seeds ... all the more familiar garden birds that are seeking out the feeders as we encourage everyone ...

Though some birds migrate like Warblers ... To help our wildlife survive the winter we can stock our feeders with high quality and nutritious foods, such as black oil sunflower seeds, safflower seeds, ...

Common bird feeder mistakes include feeding birds for the wrong reasons, not getting quality seed, not being consistent, prioritizing looks over function, getting discouraged when squirrels get ...

DAMARISCOTTA — Mid-Coast Audubon plans to accept bird seed orders through Saturday, Feb. 15, to raise funds to support bird ...