Winter Bird Feeders
To attract the greatest number of species in the winter, it is important to have a number of different birdfeeders available. While easy bird feeders such as hopper and platform designs are always popular, the feeders you use during the winter should have several characteristics in common. Keep birds dry while they dine:Feeders will be […]
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Whooooo Will Carolina Raptor Center Bring for a Visit?
We are thrilled to welcome Carolina Raptor Center to our store this Saturday, October 26th from 11:00am until 3:00pm. They’ll be introducing two beautiful birds of prey, the species of which will be a surprise. Will it be an owl? A hawk? A falcon? An eagle? Or even a vulture? The Carolina Raptor Center […]
Where Are The Birds? Find Out At Backyard Birds.
Our customers have been calling in and asking, “Where are all of the birds?” Birds routinely change their feeding behavior. Temperature, weather, time of year, and time of day all influence feeding habits. In mild weather, when wild food is plentiful, birds will use your feeder less. When they are under more pressure to find […]
We Can Help Clean Your Feeders
We’ve mentioned before how important it is to keep your feeders clean. This said, fall is the perfect time to make sure all the remnants of summer are completely gone from each feeder. It may seem that a thorough cleaning of all of your feeders is a very daunting and time consuming task. Backyard Birds […]
October Special: Free Suet Log Feeder With Purchase!
Come in and purchase two packs of suet logs and receive a suet log feeder (handmade locally) absolutely free! The woodpeckers, wrens, and nuthatches love them! Our on going suet promotion is buy 5 and get 1 free. We carry 15 to 20 different assortments so you are sure to please everyone in your backyard!
Holiday Extravaganza Begins Friday, September 27th!
Please come join our special Holiday Extravaganza this Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th! We’ll help you get into the spirit with holiday music and yummy refreshments while showcasing wonderful gift items you can pre-order for Christmas. You’ll be the first to view our new in-stock Christmas & Winter items including ornaments, flags, mail […]
Millet Is Good; Milo is Bad
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. Red Millet Millet comes in two types, the red and white varieties. Birds seem to favor the white […]
September Sale – BIRDBATHS 15% OFF!
September is a great month to begin providing extra water for all of the migrating birds (and your non-migratory birds will appreciate it too!). Especially since the monsoons we’ve been having seem to be taking a breather. Come on in and check out our beautiful birdbaths of various sizes, colors and designs and receive 15% […]
September and Goldfinches
September is a big month for the goldfinch. Their numbers should be increasing daily as fledglings emerge from their nests. Your feeders filled with nyjer and sunflower chips will be busy with lots of these little birds jockeying for position. They will also eat coneflower seed heads (sunflowers, thistle, asters) well into the winter months, […]