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Feeding Birds This Winter? We’ve Got You Covered

With the right feeder setup, winter can be one of the best—and coziest—seasons for bird watching. Here’s a starter pack of our most popular articles on the how, why, and what to do:

• Best feeder? Here’s how to choose.
• Which foods? Favorite foods of many common species.
• Bird food basics. A guide to the main types of bird food.
• Water. It’s easy to offer a birdbath, even in winter.
• Sanitation. How and how often to clean your feeders.
• Survival. How do birds survive frigid temperatures?
• Squirrels. Our readers’ top 9 squirrel strategies.
• Who’s the boss? When 136 species show up at a feeder, which one wins?
• Why do we feed birds anyway? A Q&A with our experts.