Black spots inside a feeder are not automatically dangerous “black mold,” and color alone cannot tell you what species of fungus is present. What matters is whether you have visible fungal growth, musty or spoiled seed, trapped moisture, or residue that keeps returning after a rinse. When mold is present, remove the food, scrub away … Read more
A clogged bird feeder can come from two different problems: dry seed bridging across a port, or seed that has become wet and started clumping. Treat those differently. A clean wooden skewer can free a dry mechanical jam without dismantling the whole feeder, but wet, sour, sprouting, or moldy seed should be discarded rather than … Read more
I’ve seen plenty of good seed ruined by a wet stretch of weather, and the fix is rarely one accessory by itself. A rain cover can block direct precipitation, but drainage, feeder exposure, and how much seed you put out at once matter just as much. The practical goal is to keep seed dry, let … Read more