Starlings Eating You Out of House and Seed? Try This

https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/pr... #StarlingSeason, #BirdFeederProblems, #WinterBirdFeeding Harsh winter weather brings birds flocking to feeders — and sometimes that means European Starlings showing up in force. If you’ve ever stepped outside to refill a feeder only to find it emptied in minutes… ouch. In this video, wildlife biologist Mark McKellar walks through practical, ethical ways to discourage starlings from dominating your bird feeders and bird baths during winter, while still supporting native songbirds that truly need the help. You’ll learn: • Why starlings become especially aggressive at feeders in winter • Feeder styles and seed choices that naturally slow them down • What not to do (common mistakes that make the problem worse) • How to strike a balance between discouraging starlings and helping native birds survive the cold Think about it if you will… winter feeding isn’t about feeding everything — it’s about giving chickadees, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and other native birds a fighting chance when food is hardest to find. If starlings are overwhelming your yard, this video will help you take back your feeders — calmly, humanely, and effectively. 👉 Have you noticed starlings at your feeders this winter? Tell us what you’re seeing in the comments. 👉 Subscribe to Mark’s Backyard Birds for weekly bird feeding tips, seasonal updates, and live Q&As. Let’s talk birds. Caged Suet Feeder: https://tinyurl.com/yxs9u4z2 Caged Mealworm Feeder: https://tinyurl.com/6m3jjkf7 Starling Resistent Suet Feeders: https://tinyurl.com/utbjyb6h Caged Seed Feeder: https://tinyurl.com/8xs5cmus Do you want to be an Insider? https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/pa... I’m Mark McKellar — a wildlife biologist with 40+ years of bird study experience (and countless hours just staring out the window). I’m here to help you bring more birds — and more simple wonder — right to your own backyard. Around here, we tackle real bird feeding problems together: • Ants and bees hogging your nectar feeders? • Squirrels turning acrobat? • Pesky birds eating you out of house and seed? • Seed sprouting under your feeders like a jungle? ... with a few trusted tips and the right gear (all hand-picked by my staff and me), feeding birds can be downright joyful. Subscribe for straight-talk guidance, fun bird facts, and a healthy dose of nature-nerd joy. #BackyardBirds, #BirdFeedingTips, #DiscourageStarlings, #NativeBirds, #InvasiveSpecies, #BirdBathTips, #MarksBackyardBirds FOLLOW Facebook:   / backyardbirdcenter   Instagram:   / marksbackyardbirds   Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/ @MarksBackyar... Do you want to be an Insider? https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/pa... Join our FREE Facebook Community Group:   / 1055480298992527   Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mark's Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/marksback... #OM1II #OMSYSTEM @omsystem.cameras OM-1 Mark II Camera: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1014959... Camera Lenses: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1014959... @TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=M... @vidIQ https://vidiq.com/markmckellar Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=9615a7 @lowes https://shoplowes.me/4pnJE4b #LowesPartner #AD SUPPORT Visit our website: http://marksbackyardbirds.com Shop our online store: http://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com MORE INFORMATION Contact: [email protected] Cover photo of a European Starling on Suet Feeder by Sandy Dion 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Why now? - European Stalings by Sandy Dion 01:20 Suet Feeders - Image by Lisa Harrison 02:39 Upside-down Suet Feeders 03:52 Caged Suet Feeders - Erva Caged Suet Feeder 05:15 Mealworm Feeders - Droll Yankee X-1 05:58 Caged Mealworm Feeders - Erva Caged Mealworm Feeder 06:30 Double Entry Mealworm Feeder - BirdsChoice Mealworm Feeder 07:17 Seed Choices and Feeders - Mesh Peanut Feeder 08:28 Do Dove Guards Work? 08:48 Best Caged Feeders - Vari-craft AV-1M 09:28 Conclusion