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Cleaning Your Bird Feeder: Best Practices for Bird Health
Backyard Birding

Cleaning Your Bird Feeder: Best Practices for Bird Health

Bird feeders need more than just food — they need care. Learn why cleaning your feeder is essential, how often to do it, and step-by-step methods to keep your backyard birds safe and healthy.

Backyard BirdingSeasonal Birdwatching: What Birds to Expect in Fall

Seasonal Birdwatching: What Birds to Expect in Fall

Fall migration brings a variety of birds to backyards across the U.S. Learn which species to expect, what foods they love, and how Trail Optics smart feeders help you enjoy every seasonal visitor.

Backyard BirdingFeeding Birds in Winter: How to Prepare Your Bird Feeder for the Cold

Feeding Birds in Winter: How to Prepare Your Bird Feeder for the Cold

Winter is tough on wild birds, but the right food and feeder setup can help. Discover the best winter bird foods, tips for protecting feeders from snow and ice, and why Trail Optics’ smart feeders ...

Backyard BirdingAttracting Birds to Your Garden: Choosing the Perfect Spot for Your Bird Feeder

Attracting Birds to Your Garden: Choosing the Perfect Spot for Your Bird Feeder

Where you place your feeder can make or break your backyard birdwatching experience. Learn how to choose the perfect spot that’s safe from predators, visible to birds, and welcoming year-round.

Backyard BirdingBest Bird Feeder Foods to Attract a Variety of Birds to Your Garden

Best Bird Feeder Foods to Attract a Variety of Birds to Your Garden

Want to bring more feathered visitors to your backyard? Discover the best bird feeder foods to attract a variety of species year-round. From sunflower seeds and nyjer to fruits and suet, learn whic...

Backyard BirdingHow a Hummingbird Smart Feeder Brings Nature to Your Backyard

How a Hummingbird Smart Feeder Brings Nature to Your Backyard

Discover how a hummingbird smart feeder transforms backyard birding. From HD video to easy setup and family-friendly features, see why this is the perfect gift for bird lovers and a must-have for n...