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When & How Do Birds Know to Migrate?
When & How Do Birds Know to Migrate?
WHEN AND HOW DO BIRDS KNOW TO MIGRATE?    External factors - Change in the amount of daylight, availability of food and change in the weather.           Internal factors - Genetic... Read more...
Winter Feeding - Suet & Peanuts
Winter Feeding - Suet & Peanuts
Winter Feeding  How do bird stay warm when its -20 degrees?  1)  They look for shelter from the wind in bushes, cavities in trees, and bird houses or roosting boxes we... Read more...
Hummingbirds love Nectar & Insects
Hummingbirds love Nectar & Insects
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds love Nectar and Flying Insects  Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world.Hummingbirds need to eat on average 7 times per hour for about 30-60 seconds.Hummingbirds are the... Read more...
How to attract more CARDINALS
How to attract more CARDINALS
Best bird feeders for cardinals The Northern Cardinal is one of the most sought-after backyard bird due to its vibrant color, year-round residency (in the eastern United States), and beautiful song. To... Read more...
NO BIRDS at my Feeder?
NO BIRDS at my Feeder?
NEW FEEDER, NO BIRDS ? What's up with this?  You buy a new feeder and fill with seed, but sat for weeks and NO BIRDS !That's is why we call... Read more...
WOODPECKER Damage & Remedy
WOODPECKER Damage & Remedy
Woodpeckers peck at buildings for one of three reasons: 1) Attracting a mate or claim a territory  2) Seek out food, insects  3) Or create a nest cavity.  Buildings with cedar... Read more...
PURPLE MARTINS arrive in April
PURPLE MARTINS arrive in April
Purple Martins have long been one of America's favorite birds, loved for their beautiful gurgling, chattering song, graceful flight, and insect-eating habits.  Did you know each Martin will eat 2000-3000... Read more...
The EARLY BIRD catches the WORM
The EARLY BIRD catches the WORM
Help ROBINS find food to eat ROBINS are back and no earthworms or bugs to EAT ?You can help out by providing:* small fruit, such as cranberries & raisins (soak... Read more...
Attracting and Feeding WOODPECKERS
Attracting and Feeding WOODPECKERS
Woodpecker species have marks that distinguish the males from the females.  Many Woodpeckers have a small red, yellow, or black mark on or near the head that indicates the bird... Read more...
FALL Backyard Birds
FALL Backyard Birds
Late Autumn - Early Winter Activity will increase at your Feeders as BLUEJAYS, CHICKADEES, and NUTHATCHERS begin caching seeds for the winter.  Put out some peanuts in the shell and watch... Read more...
Why are these Birds in my Backyard?
Why are these Birds in my Backyard?
We can divide our backyard visitors into several groups:  YEAR ROUND , SEASONAL, IRREGULAR, & spring/fall MIGRANTS.   YEAR-ROUND Birds:  Northern Cardinal, Black Capped Chickadee, Blue Jays, Downy/Hairy/Red-bellied Woodpeckers, White-breasted... Read more...
What FEEDERS are best for Winter Backyard Birds?
What FEEDERS are best for Winter Backyard Birds?
FOUNDATION FEEDERYou need a Feeder that can hold a 4 day supply of Seed.  Tube & Hopper Feeders would be a good choice. TRAY FEEDERSCardinals, Blue Jays, Finches, Juncos, NuthatchesGreat... Read more...