Squirrels! Fun to Watch but Not When They Are Raiding Your Bird Feeders
Without a doubt, squirrels can be a major problem when it comes to wild bird feeding. Any bird feeders placed on a squirrel proof bird feeder pole are squirrel proofed by the pole; a bird feeder hung on a tree or suspended wire can also be made squirrel proof with the right design and location; […]
February is National Bird-Feeding Month
This month is one of the most difficult months for wild birds. During National Bird Feeding Month we encourage people to provide food, water, and shelter to help wild birds survive. While many of the top ten feeder birds can be found year round, others may only visit during spring and fall migration or during the […]
Why Count Birds?
Source: www.thebirdsource.org Scientists and bird enthusiasts can learn a lot by knowing where the birds are. Bird populations are dynamic; they are constantly in flux. No single scientist or team of scientists could hope to document and understand the complex distribution and movements of so many species in such a short time. Scientists use the […]
The Great Backyard Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the event […]
A Place to Rest and Stay Warm
Give birds a dry place to rest: Now may be a good time to investigate adding a nesting box or roost to your backyard. In addition to providing a safe, comfortable place for the birds to raise their young, these houses can keep birds out of the wind and rain our winter weather brings. We […]
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 […]
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 […]