Do-It-Yourself No-freeze Hummingbird Feeder Set-up on Thursday, December 10, 2009

If you have an aluminum pie plate, Backyard Bird Shop has everything else to create a no-freeze feeding station for Anna's Hummingbirds. Read more...

Cold Weather Tips for Hummingbird Feeders on Tuesday, December 08, 2009

It’s unusual for us to get the winter freezes and snow here in the Portland/Vancouver area, but when we do, the resident Anna’s Hummingbirds count on our feeders more than ever. I have three hummingbird feeders that I keep going all winter long. When we have freezing weather, they are more popular than ever. When the weather drops into the 20’s, keeping the nectar from freezing is a big challenge. Here are some ideas, with illustrations, that may make it easier! Read more...

Help!  My Hummingbird Feeder is Frozen! on Sunday, December 06, 2009

Read on for information and ideas that might help: Read more...

Winter Survival:  How do birds do it? on Saturday, December 05, 2009

When the days of cold rain begin to seem like they have gone on for months, I find myself peering out at the bedraggled balls of fluff at my feeders and wondering how birds survive these winters. The occasional droopy-looking sparrow or siskin reminds me that winters are not easy times for birds. Read more...

Audubon Society of Portland Invites you to Help with the Christmas Bird Count! on Friday, December 04, 2009

It’s time for the 110th Christmas Bird Count! Dates are Dec 14, 2009 06:00 AM to Jan 03, 2010 06:00 PM Read more...

Winter Storms Bring New Visitors to the Yard on Thursday, December 03, 2009

When cold winter storms hit the Portland Metro area, you may be lucky enough to see some new birds in your yard. As temperatures drop in the mountains and the foothills around us, birds move to lower elevations in search of food and warmer temperatures. Read more...

Roosting Boxes and Pockets on Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Introduce a Roosting Pocket or Roost Box to your backyard to help birds stay warm and protected through autumn and winter. Read more...

Holiday Newsletter Posted Today! on Monday, November 16, 2009

Choose "News" from the Home page of our website. Then click on "View Our Latest Newsletter" to see the new Holiday edition. Enjoy! Read more...

September is Vaux’s Swift Watching Time on Saturday, September 05, 2009

Chapman School in Northwest Portland houses the largest known roost of migrating swifts in the world! Hundreds of bird watchers visit the school during September to watch up to 35,000 Vaux Swifts swarm into the chimney at dusk. Read more...

Keeping a Backyard Journal on Wednesday, September 02, 2009

I used to think nothing much happened in my backyard. But a backyard journal helped me realize that interesting things happen every day! Read more...

The Birds of Autumn on Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Autumn is the time to say “hello” to birds that migrate to the Pacific Northwest in search of seeds and soft ground for probing. Read more...

Audubon Bird Walks for New Birders on Monday, August 17, 2009

As a beginner, I have struggled trying to learn about birds on my own. Bird walks turned out to be the best learning tool that I have found yet! Read more...

The Brand New Birder:  Bringing Home the Birds on Wednesday, August 05, 2009

As a new birder and new Backyard Bird Shop staff member, Angela writes about the challenges of bringing backyard birds to a new feeding area, and offers a few tips to make you more successful. Read more...

Re-tail Hawk Gonzo Birdathon Team’s 48-hour Quest to Raise Money for Audubon on Monday, May 18, 2009

We had a good 3-day bird quest and emerged with 140 species counted! Read more...

Tune In To Hummingbirds article by Kym Pokorny in The Oregonian on Thursday, May 14, 2009

In the May 14th Oregonian Homes and Gardens section (and online) there's a great article by Kym Pokorny on how to make your yard a haven for hummingbirds! Read more...

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