Backyard Birds

February is National Bird-Feeding Month

Winter feeding helps attract wild birds to your backyard

National Bird-Feeding Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of February. This special month was established to educate the public about the wild bird feeding and watching hobby. It serves as a reminder to take extra care of our feathered friends during the harsh winter months, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive. Here are some ways […]

Feed Them and They Will Come

Feed them and they will come - National Bird Feeding Month

Feeding Birds is Important Feeding birds helps to sustain local wild bird populations, especially during the cold, harsh winters and challenging migration periods. During the winter season, you’ll want to make sure your bird feeders are refilled every morning. It’s important to keep feeders full as birds often seek out reliable food sources to help […]

Backyard Birds named a Nextdoor 2023 Neighborhood Fave!

Backyard Birds Voted a Neighborhood Fave in Nextdoor’s 2023 Local Business Awards MATTHEWS, NC, JULY 31, 2023 — Backyard Birds has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves, the only annual awards where neighbors vote to celebrate their favorite local businesses. This year, Neighborhood Fave winners like Backyard Birds will receive greater […]

Hummingbirds have arrived in North Carolina

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 warmer. Migration Hummingbirds generally leave North Carolina when winter comes around, according to North Carolina State University. They spend the […]

Preparing Your Natural Wildlife Habitat for Winter

  Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company in Matthews, North Carolina.   Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer’s Market this Saturday morning. Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on […]

Winter Feeding Helps Attract Wild Birds to Your Backyard

Winter feeding helps attract wild birds to your backyard

Unlock the Magic of Bird Feeding This Winter Birds play an essential role in our ecosystem, helping to control insect populations that can wreak havoc on our gardens during the growing season. They also grace us with their beauty and charming antics, especially during the cold winter months when they gather around our bird feeders. […]

Attracting Birds to Your Backyard in the Spring

Spring is a wonderful time to welcome birds back to your backyard. As temperatures warm up and plants begin to bloom, birds begin their migration northward in search of food and nesting sites. If you’re a bird enthusiast, there are several things you can do to attract birds to your backyard and create a welcoming […]

Winter Feeding Helps Attract Wild Birds to Your Backyard

Many gardeners are bird lovers and for good reason! Birds are important predators of insects that damage our gardens during the growing season. They also provide us with beauty and amusement during the cold winter as they flock to our bird feeders. Birding as a hobby currently ranks second only to gardening as America’s favorite […]

Preparing Your Natural Wildlife Habitat for Winter

  Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company in Matthews, North Carolina.   Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer’s Market this Saturday morning.  Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on […]

Carolina Widlife Conservation Center

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company in Matthews, North Carolina.   Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer’s Market this Saturday morning. Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the […]