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A bear grabs a hanging bird feeder full of seeds in its mouth, knocking it over.
Why Bird Feed Can Be a ‘Gateway Food’ for Bears
October 27, 2022 — The easy buffet draws bears to human habitats. If you live in bear country, experts suggest putting away feeders in seasons the mammals are active.
Bird Feeding and Care
Easy Ways to Help Migratory Birds
April 19, 2022 — Four simple steps you can take to help birds migrate safely.
ROCKIES Bird Migration
You Found a Bird That Crashed Into a Window. Now What?
November 18, 2021 — Building strikes are an unfortunately common occurrence, especially during migration season. Here’s what to do if you find a collision victim.
Bird-friendly Buildings
Feeding Birds Could Get Pricey This Year
September 01, 2021 — The severe drought pummeling the West and the Great Plains is one key reason for an expected spike in the cost of popular bird foods.
Bird Feeding and Care
 A native leafcutter bee in a Habitat Hero garden.
Attract Native Bees With a Habitat Hero Garden
May 29, 2020 — Learn how planting native plants can help pollinators in your backyard.
ROCKIES Native Plants
Mason bee.
How to Build a Pollinator House
May 28, 2020 — Attract native mason bees by building a place for them to nest.
ROCKIES Bird Houses
When to Expect Hummingbirds at Your Feeders and Flowers This Spring
May 21, 2020 — Warmer weather is on its way—and so are migrant hummers returning from their southern wintering grounds to their summer breeding ranges. Here’s a regional guide for when they should arrive and the food they’re seeking.
Bird Migration
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
July 15, 2019 — A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
Bird Feeding and Care
How to Make Hummingbird Nectar
March 15, 2019 — In a few easy steps, you can bring these nectar-loving birds to your feeder.
Bird Feeding and Care
When It's Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds
May 24, 2018 — Providing food—for photography or simple enjoyment—can be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.
Bird Feeding and Care