How Can I Prevent My Birdseed from Going Bad?
Just fill feeders with enough seed for a few days! Read more...
Connect with Nature!
Connect with Nature!
Just fill feeders with enough seed for a few days! Read more...
When snow or ice covers much of birds' natural food, you may see some unusual visitors to your seed feeders and thawed birdbath. Read more...
"Wild Bird Seed" and other pre-packaged mixes using that name can have any number of seeds, in any ratio -- it's an unregulated market. Read more...
Have you ever wondered why birds flock together? Read more...
Angela is a native Oregonian, and has joined Backyard Bird Shop this year, after spending the past 11 years working in garden centers. Read more...
If you’re looking to bring some new visitors to your yard, throw out a handful of millet and see if the fascinating Mourning Dove will find it. Mourning Doves, with their distinctive coo and exciting courtship and aggressive displays, are one of the most interesting backyard birds to watch. Read more...
Some people believe that feeding backyard birds is a messy process. If you have a similar view, consider the following neatness tips: Read more...
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...
It’s a question we get all the time: how can I attract more birds to my yard? One sure-fire way is to add water! Read more...
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...
Taking baby birds into captivity denies them the opportunity to learn skills that they need to survive in the wild. Unless a bird is injured, it is essential to leave it outside to learn from its parents. Thanks to Audubon Society of Portland's Wildlife Care Center for the following tips on what to do if you find a baby bird. If you have additional questions, or find a baby bird that is injured or known to be orphaned, you can call Audubon Society of Portland’s Wildlife Care Center between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 503-292-0304. Read more...
One of the best investments in my garden is my 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...
What’s not to like about a creature that eats about 500 mosquitoes per hour or 3,000+ per night? Here are a few fun facts about bats: Read more...
We need all the pollinators we can get! Some people are surprised to discover bees taking up residence in a birdhouse. Since many species of bumblebees are in decline, you may want to consider the presence of Orange Rumped Bumblebees a positive! Before you decide to reclaim that house for the birds, consider these important facts. Read more...
Whether your yard is urban, suburban, or rural, you can encourage nesting birds to take up residence. Read more...
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