Getting Ready For Winter

Fall will soon be here, and wild birds’ internal clocks are signaling them to begin their preparation for the harsh winter ahead. We have gathered some expert suggestions for inviting and keeping winter birds in and about your yard during the upcoming long, cold winter. Clean Bird Feeders & Bird...

Choosing the Right Seed

There are several types of wild bird seed available today that will attract a variety of birds to your backyard. Use the chart at the bottom of this page to determine the types of birds you can attract to your feeders. Types Of Bird Seed Black-Oil Sunflower Seed The #1 choice to feed and attract the...

Peanut Feeder for Birds

Sorry, squirrels…this feeder is reserved for feathered friends. If you want a parade of colorful birds coming to your backyard, try offering them something new…peanuts. We recommend serving them in the shell. It makes it difficult for squirrels to get to the goobers, while woodpeckers, blue...

Oriole Feeder

It doesn’t get any easier than this one. And the colorful birds it attracts will amaze you! No need to break the budget when it comes to feeding orioles. With this simple orange feeder, you’re sure to bring these beautiful birds to your backyard-after all, they can’t resist citrus in the...

Leaf Bird Bath

You don’t have to pay a lot for a one-of-a-kind birdbath. This spring, look for plants with large leaves to add to your garden. Then turn one of those big beauties into a birdbath. This project makes a serene resting place for butterflies, too. By Dottie Baltz, Pennellville, New York Essential...