Choosing the right bird feeders and seeds

Choosing the right bird feeders and seeds

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in March 2019. With cheerful chirps and a flutter of wings, a flock of goldfinches descend on a bird feeder. Feasting on sunflower and thistle seeds, the tiny brown birds have begun to molt, shedding their drab winter plumage for vibrant yellow feathers. The sight is a reminder that spring is just around the corner. Bird feeders attract life to a property, especially during the quiet winter mont…