Connect with Nature!
Connect with Nature!
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...
We've posted all the photo contest submissions to our Flickr photo site. Have a look, and enjoy the artistry (and luck!) of some of Backyard Bird Shop's favorite customers. Read more...
There are two ways to view our newsletter. Either click here or navigate there by clicking on the words "View our Latest Newsletter" to the right, on this page. Happy Holidays, Naturally! Read more...
Watch a great show about wild turkeys on OPB Wed., Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.! Read more...
If you’ve ever walked through a park on a May morning, you may have dismissed birding as more of a test than a hobby. The newly leafed-out trees hinder sighting the birds; together with a cacophony of bird calls, species identification becomes a challenging feat indeed. Read more...
Fall bird feeding is an interesting, transitional time. Migrating species leave and join us, causing both backyard scenes and food consumption patterns to change. Read more...
Winter can be a challenging season for our birds! Days are shorter, so there is less daylight for foraging. Insects die or hibernate, and the growing season ends. There's simply less food for birds and other wildlife in the winter. That's why well-stocked bird feeders are so popular in cold months: theyp provide the nutrition and energy that birds need to survive a northwest winter. Read more...
During warm weather, songbirds eat lots of insects and spiders. They’re nutritious and abundant, and for the most part, easy to catch. During fall and winter, non-migratory songbirds must shift their diets to fruits and seeds to survive. Read more...
It’s time to get your bird feeding stations in high gear, both for your avian friends and for yourself. You’ll derive endless hours of entertainment from watching the birds (and squirrels). No matter how many times I see a chickadee or nuthatch at my feeder, I wouldn’t dream of living through a Northwest winter without their companionship! Read more...
Garden Time is throwing a late summer gardening party, dubbed Gardenpalooza, and Backyard Bird Shop is participating with store specials, and a video by our founder, Scott Lukens. Read more...
This blog entry by Andrew Revkin from the New York Times online is a great read! He's reflecting on research recently reported in Science magazine, that Anna's Hummingbird males "vocalize" with their tails as well as their vocal chords! Read more...
Show us how you connect with nature in your backyard: submit your favorite backyard photos of birds and squirrels! Deadline for entries is October 31, 2011. Please read on for contest rules.... Read more...
It’s time to get your bird feeding stations in high gear, both for your avian friends and for yourself. You’ll derive endless hours of entertainment from watching the birds (and squirrels). No matter how many times I see a chickadee or nuthatch at my feeder, I wouldn’t dream of living through a northwest winter without their companionship! Read more...
Fall migration is upon us. Watch for swallows gathering on telephone lines, preparing for the long journey south that they will soon undertake. Rufous Hummingbirds will soon go missing at backyard feeders, leaving Anna's Hummers full access to the feeders through the colder months. And, at Chapman Elementary School, Vaux Swift watchers see these fascinating birds amass in the decommissioned chimney to roost at night, until one night late this month or early next, they'll all be gone until next year. Read more...
The other morning was fairly busy with birds around the yard, but something was different about my usual “customers.” After watching the activity, I realized I was seeing adult birds teaching their young how to search for food in my yard. Read more...
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