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Holly Grant

Holly Grant is a Project Assistant at the Cornell Bird Lab on the NestWatch project, and has expertise in nesting birds, feeder birds, and bird feeding strategies among other things. She holds a B.S. in Conservation Biology. You can find out more about Holly on her staff bio page.

Frozen Birdbath

How to Keep Your Birdbath from Freezing in Winter

Internet tricks for frozen birdbaths may do more harm than good. Here’s what a bird expert recommends instead.

sitting close to a heading lamp. close up. heaters are used to keep the nectar or sugar from freezing. hummingbird sitting by the heat. selective focus.

The #1 Tip to Keep Hummingbirds Safe All Winter Long

If these tiny birds stick around through the cold months where you live, one simple habit can help them survive and thrive.

hummingbirds at the fulcher residence on south lee phillips...

Should I Take Down My Hummingbird Feeder When I Go on Vacation?

There's a lot of conflicting info out there, so we spoke to an expert.

a wet male western bluebird flapping his wings as he climbs to the edge of a birdbath after taking a bath house finch in the background part of a series

Birdbath Mistakes You’re Probably Making—And How to Fix Them

Before you install that perfect-looking birdbath, read these tips!

northern cardinal bird resting on a branch

5 Surefire Ways to Attract More Cardinals to Your Bird Feeder

Love those bright red feathered friends? These tips'll bring all the birds to your yard.

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