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Eric Hunter

Eric Hunter

Editor-in-Chief

Eric Hunter is a North Carolina-based backyard birding enthusiast with nine years of experience observing birds and maintaining feeding stations. A freelance editor by trade, Eric combines an interest in bird behavior with practical research into feeders, seed mixes, and mounting accessories. As Editor-in-Chief, Eric oversees editorial standards and reviews articles for clarity, reliable sourcing, and useful guidance for backyard birders.

28 articles
Hawk at Bird Feeder
October 31, 2026

Hawk at Bird Feeder

A hawk at your feeder is hunting the songbirds. Here is how to make the yard a worse hunting ground…

Wagner's 62050 Nyjer Seed Wild Bird Food, 10-Pound Bag
October 31, 2026

Best Finch Bird Seed

Five finch seeds compared, three bags of straight nyjer (thistle) and two finch blends, on ingredients, fat guarantees, bag size,…

Lyric Cardinal Wild Bird Seed for Outside Feeders – Premium Sunflower & Safflower Bird Seed Mix for Cardinals, Grosbeaks, Blue Jays & More, 3.75 lb Bag
October 29, 2026

Best Bird Seed for Cardinals

Nine cardinal seeds and mixes compared on sunflower and safflower content, ingredients, bag size, and feeders, with a pick for…