We have been getting reports in the area of House Finches with “finch eye disease” or conjunctivitis. Infected birds have red, swollen, runny, or crusty eyes; in extreme cases the eyes become swollen shut or crusted over, and the birds become essentially blind. Birds in this condition obviously have trouble feeding. You might see them […]
In August, as the summer is winding down, young birds are busy learning to survive on their own. Many adult birds have raised three to five batches of young in the past few months and these young birds are out in full force looking for food. This can be one of the busiest times of […]
New colors of these birds will not last long!
We offer a lot of great gifts for Dad. Choose from an assortment of Vortex Binoculars great for bird watching. Just in this week several new bird baths made right here in North Carolina. Thinking about new feeders? We offer a huge assortment of platform, tube, squirrel resistant, fly through and thistle feeders from great […]
My neighbors, Jeff & Lisa purchased a new device called a frog log to help save small animals that would constantly get in their pool and drown. After just a few days they reported back that this device really works! Once a frog, mouse, or other animal falls into a pool, they instinctively swim toward the pool wall […]
The new Squirrel Buster Standard raises the standard in everything a wild bird feeder should be. Here’s why: Award-winning Squirrel Buster technology is truly squirrel-proof. Over 1 million very happy customers have confirmed it.; Patented weight adjustable closing mechanism shuts out squirrels as well as some heavier undesirable birds.; Seed Saver Technology eliminates seed losses […]
We have had several customers reporting bluebirds building nests and several reports of eggs. So the bluebirds are well on there way to another season. Here are some successful features of a bluebird house No perch they may help encourage Sparrows Entrance hole should be 1 1/2 inches in diameter Ventilation by a small hole […]
Have you noticed that the birds are singing a lot more lately now that Spring is here? Ever wondered what they are saying? According to Sally Roth, author of The Backyard Bird Lover’s Ultimate How To Guide, there are three distinct kinds of bird calls that everyone can learn. Dominance First is “dominance.” This is […]
Landscaping for wildlife can be as easy as planting a couple of bushes, or as complex as your gardening interest will carry you. The four essential ingredients are: food, water, shelter and places to raise young. Start by examining what your yard already provides. Then introduce new elements to supplement and enhance this site for wildlife. […]
