Calling All Bird Lovers – Project FeederWatch
Migration is a complex and interesting phenomenon in the wild world. People often call us at Backyard Birds this time of year and ask, “Where are all of the birds?”
Millet is Good; Milo is Not
Fall will bring some interesting bird sightings, including the return of the junco. To make your yard more appealing, increase the amount of millet you already feed or add a little white millet for lots of ground-feeders.
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.
Follow These Tips on How to Clean Your Birdbath
A clean birdbath filled with fresh water will be the most attractive to birds, and knowing how to clean a birdbath properly and safely will allow birders to maintain backyard water sources easily.
Backyard Birding in Small Spaces
“With a little planning and some bird feeding basics from our experts you can attract birds to backyard—no matter where you live or how big your space.” Ken Keffer, Writer and Author with Birds & Blooms Magazine recently published a great article about Backyard Birding in Small Spaces that we thought our customers and followers would be very […]
No Backyard? No Problem!
Even if you live in an apartment building or simply don’t have a yard, you can still enjoy the birds. You’ll be relying on surrounding habitats, but with careful observation, you can spot birds. Here’s how: Window Feeders There are feeders you can put right on your windows with suction cups. I use a suction […]
Do Your Part by Helping Matthews Maintain Its Community Wildlife Habitat Status
Are you a wildlife lover? Are you a bird watcher? Do you love to see butterflies in your yard? Do you have a Matthews mailing address (28104, 28105 or 28106)? If you answered yes to any of these questions, YOU can be part of Matthews Naturally. In 2012, Matthews became the 4th community in North Carolina and the […]
Homemade Hummingbird Nectar versus Store Bought Brands
Hummingbirds have a sugar-centric lifestyle and eat a variety of different things like flower nectar, honey, tree sap, and ripened fruit juices, as well as insects for a source of protein. The food they are most attracted to in many birders’ backyards is a basic recipe that approximates the natural sucrose content of top nectar-producing […]
What’s In Your Backyard Photo Contest
Visit our Facebook page and open the “What’s In Your Backyard” Album. Click the “Like” button for your favorite photo between now and April 15, 2014, of photos submitted by some of our birding customers. Each “Like” counts as a vote for the photo contest. The Photo with the most “Likes” on April 16, 2014, will be […]
Make A Little Room in Your Backyard
The Brown-headed Nuthatch, a southern bird born and bred, needs your help to find a good home. They’re losing their pristine pine homes due to urbanization and deforestation. These darlin’, squeaky birds need more nest boxes today so we can enjoy them for generations to come. These Birds Need Your Help Brown-headed Nuthatches are losing […]