Backyard Birds

Hummingbirds have arrived in North Carolina

According to North Carolina State University, only the ruby-throated hummingbird  lives throughout the eastern half of the U.S. and southern Canada. Hummingbirds  migrate away from North Carolina during colder months and come back when it’s  warmer. Migration Hummingbirds generally leave North Carolina when winter comes around,  according to North Carolina State University. They spend the […]

Native Plants in Your Backyard Garden

Add beauty and wildlife habitat value to your yard by using native plants! We all know about using feeders to provide food for birds. But did you know that the landscaping choices you make can also provide for birds? And bees, butterflies and other wildlife? There are many great sources for info on native plants. […]

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 […]

Hummingbird Migration…The Great Hummingbird Voyage

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are eastern North America’s only breeding hummingbird. But in terms of area, this species occupies the largest breeding range of any North American hummingbird. They begin to appear in North Carolina during the warmer season with sightings as early as mid-March.  While spending the cooler months in Central America, Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds return to […]

Backyard Birds Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

Backyard Birds is proud to be celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Backyard Birds brings nature-loving consumers a unique in-store shopping experience, highlighting the joy and excitement of attracting wildlife for people of all ages with the finest quality seed and top brand feeders, bird houses, birdbaths and more. It is Laurie Horne’s passion for […]

Red-Shouldered Hawk Migration in North Carolina

The red-shouldered hawk occurs throughout the eastern United States, west to the eastern edge of the Great Plains. It also lives in southern Canada, northeastern Mexico and in western California. The red-shouldered hawk nests, overwinters, and migrates throughout North Carolina. It is most common in those counties with abundant bottomland and swamp forests. For this […]

Bird Friendly Coffee: Great for Birds and for People

Bird Friendly Coffee The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (SMBC) has developed the only 100% organic and shade-grown coffee certification dedicated to fostering greater understanding, appreciation, and protection of bird migration: Bird Friendly®. No other bag guarantees that every bean is produced organically and under high-quality shade. This seal of approval ensures tropical “agroforests” are preserved and […]

Pollinator Plant Gardens – Why Does Pollination Matter?

Our pollinator garden-in-a-pot in front of Backyard Birds has gotten a lot of interest since we planted it. Each plant is native to this area and is beneficial to our pollinating animals such as birds, bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, or other animals, or by the wind. Why Does Pollination Matter? Worldwide, roughly 1,000 plants grown for food, beverages, […]

What is the Butterfly Highway Project?

The Butterfly Highway is a statewide conservation initiative that aims to restore native pollinator habitats to areas impacted by urbanization, land use change and agriculture. From backyard pollinator “pit stops” to large-scale roadside habitat restoration, the project goal is to create a network of native flowering plants to support butterflies, bees, birds and other pollen […]

National Wildlife Federation Habitat Stewards Training

Learn How to Become a Habitat Steward Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) will host a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Stewards Training. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in: Learning how to create certified wildlife habitats in different locations The value and benefits of native plants and the disadvantages of non-native invasive ones About our […]