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September Seed Sale! on Friday, August 27, 2010

We're offering sale prices on three key seeds: black oil sunflower seed, premium sunflower chips, and nyjer. Please remember, newsletter coupons cannot be used on sale-priced items. Sale prices apply through September 30, 2010. Read more...

Enjoy Your Summer Microhabitat! on Thursday, August 05, 2010

There’s actually been some good news recently about wild birds and “microhabitats”. Research studies published within the last 12 months show the benefit to birds of backyard habitats and small wooded areas. Read more...

Birdbaths Increase the Variety of Birds You’ll Host in Your Backyard! on Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Any bath can tempt birds to come in for a drink. If you are looking to entice birds to bathe, small to medium sized birds prefer water 1" to 2" deep, while larger birds prefer water 4" to 5" deep. By having birdbaths of different shapes and sizes you can attract a greater variety of birds. Read more...

Bats . . . Backyard Buddies on Monday, August 02, 2010

If West Nile virus made mosquitoes the enemy, then bats should be our new best friends! The common Little Brown Bat eats about 500 mosquitoes per hour. Multiply that by a colony of 30 or more, and we’re talking serious pest control. These flying mammals are also important agents of seed dispersal and pollination. Read more...

Backyard Bird Shop Spring 2010 Photo Contest Award Winners on Sunday, August 01, 2010

We were excited at the level of participation and quality of photographs submitted for our first ever contest! Our three judges reported their jobs to be both enjoyable and difficult, but they have come through for us and chosen 1st and 2nd place winners in the five contest categories. The judges were asked to consider the photos based on “25% creativity, 25% composition, 25% photography skill, and 25% features a Backyard Bird Shop product.” Additionally, “Any one photographer may have only one winning entry.” Read more...

How to Attract More Birds?  Add a Dripper to your Birdbath! on Sunday, August 01, 2010

One of the best investments in my garden is a Dripper-Mister from Backyard Bird Shop. I purchased it over 6 years ago and it has brought me hours of joy watching all the birds attracted to it. Read more...

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