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
Native Plants are Great Additions to Your Wildlife Habitat Native Plants can provide food, shelter and places to raise young, as well as beauty to your yard. Planting native plants in your yard is an excellent way to…continue reading
Become the host with the most during the fall and spring seasons to attract more birds in your backyard! Just as birds adjust their behaviors as the seasons change, you too must adjust how you interact with…continue reading
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
"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…continue reading
Are you a wildlife lover? Are you a bird watcher? Do you love to see butterflies in your yard? Do you have a Matthews mailing address (28104, 28105 or 28106)? If you answered yes to any of…continue reading
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…continue reading
Birds only nest during spring and summer—their breeding season. But during the rest of the year, cavity-nesting birds often use these same boxes for shelter at night, particularly in the winter time. Sometimes more than…continue reading
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…continue reading
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 Food…continue reading