How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard With Water
Water is one of the most important things birders can add to their backyard to attract birds. All bird species need water, and adding one or more water features to […]
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 […]
Making the Winter Transition to Keep Your Backyard Birds Safe
The abrupt arrival of freezing temperatures is a clear sign that the vibrant fall season has swiftly given way to winter’s chill. With this shift in seasons and weather, our […]
Where Are The Birds? Find Out At Backyard Birds.
Our customers have been calling in and asking, “Where are all of the birds?” Birds routinely change their feeding behavior. Temperature, weather, time of year, and time of day all […]
The Backyard Blues: May Your Blues Be Eastern Bluebirds
Prior to the 1930’s, the Eastern Bluebird was one of North Carolina’s most common songbirds. By 1979, bluebirds were declared rare and uncommon by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. […]
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 […]
Providing A Plentiful Bounty for Your Backyard Birds
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 […]
Attracting Birds to Your Backyard in the Heat of Summer
Birds love water, and they need it to keep cool and to keep their feathers clean. You don’t need to buy a traditional bird bath. You can use any flat, […]
Follow These Tips on How to Clean Your Birdbath
A clean birdbath filled with fresh water will be the most attractive to birds, and knowing how to clean a birdbath properly and safely will allow birders to maintain backyard […]
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 […]