Tube or sock feeders full of thistle seed are a common way to welcome songbirds into your garden. But the next time you refill your feeders, think about this. The seeds you’re buying at the store aren ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feeding nyjer seed makes a great addition to your bird feeding station. I have been feeding nyjer seed for decades with great ...

Q: I’ve been feeding nyjer to birds in my yard. Do I need to worry that the seeds that fall to the ground around the feeder will grow into invasive plants? I know thistle can be invasive. Is nyjer the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

“Bird feeding is really more about people getting to see and enjoy the birds than it is about helping birds,” said David Mizejewski, a naturalist and wildlife expert with the National Wildlife ...

A cold Sunday morning, fire in the fireplace, relaxing on the sofa with a cup of hot coffee, a pair of binoculars by my side, I am enjoying the parade of songbirds visiting our feeders. Life is good.

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