The Ideal Diet for Most Song Birds in the Wild Make sure to feed your backyard birds the right mix of high fat, high protein, high quality seed like Sunflower, Safflower, Peanuts and Nyjer. These…continue reading 
Bats! It may seem odd to honor an animal that is so widely despised, but as is often the case, the reputation of the bat says more about the folks who fear it than it…continue reading 
As the weather begins to cool, new birds begin migrating into or through our area September through November. The exact times of fall migration vary, but there are plenty of clues birders can watch for…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 birdbath. You can use any flat, wide container placed on a flower…continue reading 
By midsummer, birds have established their nesting territories and are busy raising their second or third batch of babies. We receive many calls this month about "injured" birds. In most cases, it is fledglings that…continue reading 
Hummingbirds Add Another Dimension to a Garden that You Won't Want to Miss As summer approaches, we start to notice an increase in activity with hummingbirds, as breeding territories are abandoned, juveniles are weaned and…continue reading 
Here are the steps to take if you encounter a baby bird out of its nest this spring according to Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. Spring is upon us and certainly…continue reading 
According to North Carolina State University, only the ruby-throated hummingbird lives throughout the eastern half of the U.S. and southern Canada. Hummingbirds migrate away from North Carolina during colder months and come back when it's …continue reading
Add beauty and wildlife habitat value to your yard by using native plants! We all know about using feeders to provide food for birds. But did you know that the landscaping choices you make can…continue reading 
You have probably noticed a lot of bird activity taking place in your backyard already. Listen and you will here the birds have begun their mating calls. You may also see them checking out the…continue reading