Recent Articles

A close-up photo of a female Northern Cardinal with a sunflower seed in its beak, perched on an orange tray bird feeder. Overlay text addresses the question, 'Why Birds Suddenly Stop Visiting Feeders in Mid-Summer'.

PeckPerk Team•July 9, 2026

Why Birds Suddenly Stop Coming to Feeders in Mid-Summer

Wondering why birds suddenly stop visiting feeders in mid-summer? Learn the real reasons, from natural food and molting to fledglings and hot weather.

a European Starling in flight landing on a hanging bird feeder

PeckPerk Team•July 2, 2026

How to Keep Starlings Away from Bird Feeders

Learn how to keep starlings away from bird feeders with proven tips on food, feeder design, and placement to attract more small backyard birds.

PeckPerk Team•June 25, 2026

Largest Eagle Species: The Biggest Eagles in the World

What is the largest eagle species? Compare the world’s biggest eagles by weight, wingspan, and height, including Steller’s Sea Eagle and Harpy Eagle.

A bird perched on the tray of a smart bird feeder with a built-in camera, illustrating how birds locate food sources in backyards.

PeckPerk Team•June 18, 2026

How Do Birds Find Bird Feeders?

How do birds find bird feeders? They rely on keen eyesight, memory, daily routines, and observing other birds. Discover how to attract them much faster!

A male House Finch with a bright red head perched on a wooden backyard bird feeder eating seeds.

PeckPerk Team•June 11, 2026

What Small Bird Has a Red Head? Backyard Identification Guide

What small bird has a red head? Learn how to identify House Finches, Cardinals, Redpolls, and other common red-headed backyard birds.

A white and orange smart bird feeder with a built-in camera strapped to a tree trunk.

PeckPerk Team•June 2, 2026

What Is a Smart Bird Feeder? How It Works

A smart bird feeder is a bird feeder with a camera, motion sensors, Wi-Fi, and AI bird recognition that lets you watch and identify birds from your phone.

A realistic cover image of an American Woodcock resting on a forest floor at twilight, featuring the article title "American Woodcock: The Bird That Dances at Dusk".

PeckPerk Team•May 28, 2026

American Woodcock: The Bird That Dances at Dusk

Learn about the American woodcock’s habitat, diet, migration, and famous sky dance, plus why this unusual bird rocks while walking.

DIY hummingbird food recipe showing a hummingbird drinking from a jar of sugar water nectar.

PeckPerk Team•May 21, 2026

How to Make Hummingbird Food at Home (Nectar Recipe)

How to make hummingbird food at home with the correct 4:1 sugar-to-water ratio. Learn safe nectar recipes, storage tips, and common mistakes to avoid.