February 3, 2012 – 10:33 pm
The hummingbird gets its name from the characteristic hum made by their rapid wing beats.The hummingbirds are the second largest family of birds with over 343 species. They originated in South America; and the great majority are still there where colorful flowers bloom all year. Only 21 species make it to US soil. Hummingbirds [...]
January 24, 2012 – 10:41 pm
Feeding Wild Birds in the winter require a different approach than warm weather feeding. Birds are warm blooded animals, which means they need to maintain their body temperature within a specific range even when the temperature around them changes. The maintenance of body temperature is dependent on the amount of heat the bird produces. Birds require a [...]
October 11, 2011 – 7:24 pm
The Pumpkin Pie Squirrel Treat is for use with squirrels and all Backyard Wildlife. Make it a yearly tradition to share a little bit of pumpkin pie with your backyard friends! They are a year-round treat with a super premium blend of Chuckanut Pumpkin seed and year-round Suet. It fits in the Chuckanut ricochet feeder [...]
December 5, 2010 – 7:06 pm
BirdCam 2.0 High-Performance Birding Camera The BirdCam 2.0 High-Performance Birding Camera allows you to take beautiful digital pictures or videos with sound. No assembly required and has a variety of great features including motion sensitive capabilities, flash and timelapse options. Desinged to be sturdy and weatherproof and has a variety of mounting options. The highest-resolution [...]
February 16, 2010 – 11:55 am
February is National Heart Month and a good time to remember that women’s heart issues are the leading cause of death for women. To make this month more memorable, give a gift of nature to your loved one that comes from the heart. A special gift of nature is sure to last throughout the year [...]
CHICKADEES, WOODPECKERS AND HILARIOUS CLINGERS Clinging Birds include those with strong feet (like woodpeckers) that make it easy for them to run up and down a tree trunk, fence or even your backyard shed or birdfeeder pole. Clinger type birds can easily grasp onto a small surface to retrieve an insect or other tiny gnat [...]
Now is the time to take advantage of the hummingbird’s migration to the north this month. Establishing a habitat now for these little “jewels” is important for keeping them around all season long. To establish a habitat early in the season, it is recommended that you set-up bright red hummingbird feeders with sweet nectar around [...]
February 24, 2009 – 12:00 am
Martha Stewart recently featured on her show the Onyx Clever Clean Bird Feeders by Droll Yankee. These top-of-the-line bird feeders are designed to be easy to clean in order to prevent your backyard birds from getting diseases caused by mold or bacteria. Keeping your bird feeder clean is not only important because it helps to [...]
February 8, 2009 – 12:00 am
Orioles migrate annually so in most of the United States, they are gone for most of the winter months. The oriole migration is both good and bad if you are an oriole lover. The good part is that each spring when the orioles return, you have the chance to attract them to your yard! The [...]
January 26, 2009 – 12:00 am
Hummingbirds are one of the most beautiful and fascinating birds in North American and soon they will start migrating north looking for a great place to make a home. Now is the perfect time to be thinking about and planning for your spectacular Hummingbird sanctuary. Although it does take a little bit of work to [...]
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