Plumelore Blog
Guides and how-tos on feeders, baths, seed and suet. Every article is built from manufacturer specs, owner reviews, and published birding sources.
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How to Tell a House Finch from a Purple Finch
House finch vs purple finch: house finches show red on the head and chest, purple finches look dipped in raspberry.…
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7 Backyard Birds You Can Identify by Song Alone
Learn to identify birds by song with 7 common backyard birds you can name by ear. Simple word cues for…
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How to Attract Wrens to Nest in Your Yard
Want to attract wrens? Put up a nest box with a small entrance hole, add brushy cover, and skip pesticides…
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How to Attract Robins to Your Yard
Learn how to attract robins to your yard with water, worm-friendly grass, and berry plants. Robins skip seed feeders, so…
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How to Attract Blue Jays Without Scaring Off Smaller Birds
Attract blue jays with peanuts and a separate platform feeder, without letting them crowd out chickadees and finches at your…
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How to Attract Chickadees to a New Feeder
Learn how to attract chickadees to a new feeder with the right seed, feeder type, and placement, plus why a…
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How to Attract Woodpeckers Without Losing Your Siding
Attract woodpeckers to your yard and feeders instead of your house siding. Learn what draws them in, why they drum,…
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How to Attract Goldfinches with the Right Feeder
How to attract goldfinches: the right feeder, the seed they actually eat, smart placement, and the mistakes that keep these…
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How to Attract Orioles to Your Yard
Attract orioles with orange halves, grape jelly, and nectar feeders timed to spring migration. A practical guide to getting Baltimore…
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How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Backyard
Attract bluebirds with the right nest box placement, open lawn habitat, mealworms, and fresh water. A practical setup guide that…
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How to Attract Cardinals to Your Yard
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What to Feed Birds in Winter: Best Foods and Tips
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