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    • New York backyard birds including a Northern Cardinal and Black-capped Chickadee at a feeder
      Birds by State

      28 New York Backyard Birds and How to Attract Them

      BySam Whitaker August 22, 2026

      A complete guide to 28 New York backyard birds, plus the best foods and feeders to attract them all year long.

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    • House finch vs purple finch comparison at a backyard feeder
      Finches & Goldfinches

      How to Attract House Finches vs Purple Finches (ID Guide)

      BySam Whitaker August 21, 2026

      House finch vs purple finch: learn the ID differences and what feeder setup brings each species to your yard this year.

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    • Raccoon climbing a bird feeder pole at dusk in a backyard
      Troubleshooting

      Raccoons at Your Bird Feeder? Here’s How to Stop Them

      BySam Whitaker August 20, 2026

      Learn how to keep raccoons away from bird feeders with proven fixes for feeder placement, baffles, cleanup, and timing that actually work.

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    • Pennsylvania backyard birds including a Northern Cardinal gathered at a backyard feeder
      Birds by State

      28 Pennsylvania Backyard Birds and How to Attract Them

      BySam Whitaker August 19, 2026

      See 28 Pennsylvania backyard birds, how to spot them, and what feeders and food bring them to your yard all year long.

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    • Hummingbirds at a backyard feeder during fall migration season
      Seasonal

      When Do Hummingbirds Leave? Migration Dates by Region

      BySam Whitaker August 18, 2026

      When do hummingbirds migrate? See regional dates, why they leave early, and how to time your feeders through the fall migration window.

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    • Blue Jay and Red-bellied Woodpecker sharing a peanut feeder in a backyard
      Bird Food & Seed

      Peanuts for Birds: In-Shell vs Shelled vs Peanut Butter

      BySam Whitaker August 17, 2026

      Feeding peanuts to birds? Learn the real differences between in-shell, shelled, and peanut butter, plus which birds eat each and how to offer them safely.

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    • Male and female Northern Cardinal at a backyard feeder in Ohio
      Birds by State

      28 Ohio Backyard Birds and How to Attract Them

      BySam Whitaker August 16, 2026

      See 28 Ohio backyard birds with ID tips and feeder advice. Learn what to feed them and when to expect them in your yard through the seasons.

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    • Male Downy Woodpecker feeding on a suet cage in a backyard
      Woodpeckers

      How to Attract Downy Woodpeckers (The Easiest Woodpecker)

      BySam Whitaker August 15, 2026

      Learn how to attract Downy Woodpeckers with the right suet, feeder type, and yard setup. Simple tips that work for beginners and small yards alike.

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    • fall bird feeding transition with cardinal and chickadee at backyard feeders
      Seasonal

      Fall Bird Feeding: 3 Essential Tips for the Transition

      BySam Whitaker August 14, 2026

      Fall bird feeding tips that actually work: what to feed, when to add suet back, and how to fix the fall lull in feeder visits.

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    • Northern Cardinal pair feeding together at a backyard platform feeder in morning light
      Birding Life

      Why I Started Feeding Birds (And What It Taught Me)

      BySam Whitaker August 13, 2026

      Why I started feeding birds and what 12 years of backyard birding taught me about patience, mistakes, and simple joy.

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