It’s Baby Bird Season, Help Keep Them Safe with Backyard Birds!
Spring has sprung at Backyard Birds, and that means one thing: baby bird season is in full swing! Our feathered friends are busy building nests, laying eggs, and preparing to raise the next generation of songbirds. At Backyard Birds, we’re passionate about creating a welcoming environment for all birds, and that includes protecting their young. […]
Ah, Spring! Baby Birds Are About to Arrive
Welcome the Birds and Help Them Thrive with These Nest Box Tips! Spring is in the air, and the birds are singing their songs! It’s a wonderful time to get your backyard ready for the upcoming baby bird season. One of the best ways to help birds is to provide them with safe and secure […]
Feed Them and They Will Come
A Guide to Welcoming Backyard Guests There is something deeply comforting about looking out the window on a frosty morning and seeing a flurry of activity at the feeders. If you’ve ever wondered if your efforts truly make a difference, the answer is a resounding yes. Feeding our wild avian friends helps sustain local populations […]
Winter Feeding Helps Attract Wild Birds to Your Backyard
Unlocking the Year-Round Magic of Bird Feeding: Your Friendly Guide to a Thriving Backyard When I look out my kitchen window on a chilly morning, nothing brings me more peace than seeing a cardinal flash its bright red against the gray sky, or watching a chickadee snatch a seed from the feeder. If you’re anything […]
Keep Your Backyard Birds Safe & Warm this Winter
Birds only nest during spring and summer—their breeding season. But during the rest of the year, cavity-nesting birds often use these same boxes for shelter at night, particularly in the winter time. Sometimes more than a dozen birds will pile into a single box to conserve heat. But nest boxes are far from ideal for […]
7 Tips on Making the Most of Fall Bird Migration
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 to learn when their best fall birds will be arriving. Speaking of fall birds, you will be sure to enjoy […]
How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard With Water
Water is one of the most important things birders can add to their backyard to attract birds. All bird species need water, and adding one or more water features to your yard will quickly attract feathered friends.
American Goldfinch Are Still Nesting
Why does the American Goldfinch wait so late in the year before nesting? Thistle plants, a major nesting material for the American Goldfinch, blooms in July. It’s thought that the blooming period of the Thistle plant may play a part in the timing of their nesting season. As late summer approaches, these Thistle plants set […]
Summer Time is Hummer Time!
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 hummers from up north make their way south. Now is a good time to increase the number of hummingbird feeders […]
Excuse me…what did you say?
Have you noticed the birds singing more now that Spring is here? Their songs are filling the air with life and energy—so much so that you may find yourself wondering: what are they actually saying? If you’ve ever wondered about the meaning behind these beautiful sounds, you’re not alone. According to Sally Roth, author of […]