Why Do Birds Throw Seed Out of the Feeder?
Birds may sort a mix, drop empty hulls, carry food away or expose a feeder leak. Learn how camera clues identify the cause and reduce real waste.
5 min read
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Bird Behavior
Birds often do things that seem strange: fluffing into balls, attacking windows, going bald, sitting still on the ground or vanishing from the feeder. These guides explain what is going on and when you should act. You will find what to do with a fledgling on the ground or a bird that hit a window, how to recognize signs of illness at feeders, and why birds sing at dawn, fight at feeders or form huge flocks. For any injured bird, the right step is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
Bird Behavior guides
Why Do Starlings Form Murmurations? Flocks Explained
Those swirling clouds of starlings at dusk are about safety and gathering for the night. Here is how the flock moves without a leader, and where to see one in the US.
5 min read
Why Are Birds Not Coming to My Feeder Anymore?
A quiet feeder is usually a seasonal lull, a hawk, stale seed or a change in the yard. Here is how to tell which, and what to do about each one.
6 min read