Don't be a bird napper! If a nest has fallen due to poor construction or the nest has blown down in a storm them make a "makeshift" nest. This can be out a variety of material.…continue reading 
This picture indicates how to identify a nestling from a fledgling. Why is this important? Nestlings should be in a nest. If you find a nestling on the ground you can locate the nest and put…continue reading 
Become the host with the most during the fall and spring seasons to attract more birds in your backyard! Just as birds adjust their behaviors as the seasons change, you too must adjust how you interact with…continue reading 
Many of you are being challenged, (more so than usual) with squirrels and raccoons. They are hungry and thirsty so they are visiting bird feeders, hummingbird feeders, suet feeders and birdbaths! At Backyard Birds, we…continue reading 
The pollinators are in trouble! Pollinators are in a decline worldwide mostly due to habitat loss, invasive species and pesticides. Bees are the most important, but other pollinators that are also on the decline include butterflies, wasps,…continue reading 
Who's in your backyard? The more common birds in this area include Bluebirds, Wrens, Cardinals, Gold Finches, House Finches, Robins, Downey and Red Bellied Woodpeckers. Please share your pictures and stories with us on Facebook…continue reading 
Birds love water, and they need it to keep cool and to keep their feathers clean. You don't need to buy a traditional bird bath. You can use any flat, wide container placed on a…continue reading 
Hummingbird fledglings are out and visiting the feeders. When they leave the nest, the chicks are considerably larger than their mothers: they may weigh 4.5 grams, while Mom is down to only 2.5 g after the…continue reading 
This year will commence the 18th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), to take place this weekend Feb. 13-16, 2015 – coinciding with Valentine’s Day. This annual event is an opportunity for birders, both beginners…continue reading 
The arctic cold temperatures we experienced last week is evidence that the colorful fall season is coming to a quick end. As our seasons, weather, and birds begin the transition to winter we need to…continue reading