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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
Birdbaths in Freezing Cold Winters
Drinking water entices birds year-round, but keeping it ice free in winter can be a challenge. Birds have several physiological mechanisms for conserving water, but in our area we do not get the snow that birds can use. Providing a source of water when everything around is frozen offers a huge benefit for the birds. On […]