October is Bat Appreciation Month!
Bats! It may seem odd to honor an animal that is so widely despised, but as is often the case, the reputation of the bat says more about the folks who fear it than it…continue reading Tag: birds
Bats! It may seem odd to honor an animal that is so widely despised, but as is often the case, the reputation of the bat says more about the folks who fear it than it…continue reading Enjoy Midsummer Activity in your Backyard!
By midsummer, birds have established their nesting territories and are busy raising their second or third batch of babies. We receive many calls this month about "injured" birds. In most cases, it is fledglings that…continue reading Ah, Spring! Baby Birds Are About to Arrive
You have probably noticed a lot of bird activity taking place in your backyard already. Listen and you will here the birds have begun their mating calls. You may also see them checking out the…continue reading Feed Them and They Will Come
We have customers tell us all the time about how much they enjoy watching the variety of birds that gather and feast outside their windows or in their backyards. Feeding wild birds is one of…continue reading 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,…continue reading 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,…continue reading Spring Cleaning for Your Bird Houses
Even thought it's still winter, there are signs that spring is coming! Take a look in your yard or go for a walk in a park or along a greenway and you're likely to see…continue reading What Birds Are In Your Backyard This Month?
Who's in your backyard? The more common birds in this area include Bluebirds, Wrens, Cardinals, Gold Finches, House Finches, Robins, Downey and Red Bellied Woodpeckers. Please share your pictures and stories with us on Facebook…continue reading Making the Winter Transition to Keep Your Backyard Birds Safe
The arctic cold temperatures we experienced last week is evidence that the colorful fall season is coming to a quick end. As our seasons, weather, and birds begin the transition to winter we need to…continue reading American Goldfinch Are Still Nesting
Why does the American Goldfinch wait so late in the year before nesting? Thistle plants, a major nesting material for the American Goldfinch, blooms in July. It's thought that the blooming period of the Thistle…continue reading - 1
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