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Nesting Notes on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Feeders? Check! Birdbath? Check! What else can you offer to encourage backyard birds in your yard? Shelter and habitat! Read more...

May 2013 Newsletter Online Now on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

You can find our current newsletter online by navigating through our website this way: Select News. Then select View Our Latest Newsletter. Or, simply click here to be taken directly to the newsletter. Read more...

22% OFF Birdhouses and Nesting Material through April 13, 2013 on Friday, March 22, 2013

Stop in any shop between now and April 13th, 2013, to enjoy 22% OFF on any in-stock, regularly-priced birdhouse or nesting item! It's a way to a thank our wonderful customers as we celebrate our 22nd year connecting people with nature! Read more...

Seasonal Change from a Hummingbird’s View on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Longer, warmer days bring early blooming flowers that provide additional variety to the hummer’s late winter diet. You’ll still see action at your feeder but hummers are beginning a seasonal dietary shift to more flower nectar and insects. Read more...

February 2013 Newsletter is Now Online! on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Navigate to "News" (see upper navigation bar), then click "View Our Latest Newsletter" on the upper righthand part of the screen. Or click HERE. Read more...

No Oregon Seed Tax Bill (at Least Not As the Bill Currently Stands)! on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Backyard Bird Shop has followed with interest proposed legislation that would add a nickel to every pound of bird seed sold in Oregon. We support the intent of the legislation: to collect tax revenues from the sale of birdseed and use these monies to improve critical bird habitat; to educate the public on wild bird conservation; , and to fund a variety of other efforts intended to improve the plight of our wild bird populations. But the plan for how to use the tax revenues is shaky at best, with little promise of measurement or adjustment if things go poorly! Read more...

Now is a Good Time to Clean Your Mason Bee Cocoons on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Nesting tray systems and tubes with removable liners allow you to remove the bee cocoons from their tunnels and examine them individually. When you separate the cocoons from the mites, parasites, and predators that may also be in the tunnels you can dramatically increase the percentage of bees that emerge in the spring. Read more...

December Coupons Available! on Thursday, December 13, 2012

Shop for holiday gifts and save! Click here for December savings! Or, click on "View Our Latest Newsletter" to navigate to them through our website. Read more...

Extended Holiday Hours! on Thursday, December 13, 2012

We are offering extended holiday hours in each of our flock of shops .... please contact your shop for specifics! Read more...

Hummer Feeder Cozies Keep Your Nectar From Freezing ... Affordably! on Thursday, November 29, 2012

We are pleased to offer Hummingbird Feeder Cozies, an affordable way to keep your hummingbird feeder thawed during the day. No electricity required and easy to use! And, Hummer Cozies are hand made in Washington State! Read more...

Seeing Double When We Measure Success on Monday, November 26, 2012

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Bushtits . . . Small in Size, Big on Benefits on Monday, November 05, 2012

What’s almost as small as a hummingbird, has just as much personality, and can swarm on suet so it looks like you’ve got a locust infestation? Read more...

October Newsletter Available Now! on Thursday, October 11, 2012

We just posted the latest newsletter, complete with information on a seed sale, plus coupons and autumn tips for successful backyard wildlife hosting! Click here or navigate the website by selecting "News" from the top horizontal menu, then click on "View Our Latest Newsletter" on upper righthand part of the screen. Happy October birdwatching! Read more...

Feeder Fresh Works Great! on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Feeder Fresh Keeps Feeders Flowing Freely! Read more...

Fall Feeder Traffic Highlights on Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Migratory sparrows, mixed flocks of songbirds, and Anna's Hummingbirds .... Read more...

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