Connect with Nature!
Connect with Nature!
As we pause to celebrate this Mother’s Day with flowers, greeting cards, and visits to our moms, many of our favorite backyard birds are a bit too busy to take notice. Right now they’re very focused on raising their own broods. We’ve seen evidence that many birds are busy preparing for their young. There’s also evidence that some birds are busy feeding chicks that have already hatched (have you seen the Western Scrub-Jay nestling photos posted on our Facebook page)? Read more...
You may want to check out our latest newsletter, for spring backyard birding tips, valuable coupons, and Mother's Day gift ideas! You can see it two ways: Navigate to the "News" section (click News at the top of the screen), then click "View Our Latest Newsletter", or simply click here to go directly to our newsletter. Read more...
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...
So you already have feeders and a source of water. What else can you do welcome spring backyard birds? Shelter and habitat are high on the list at this time of year. A few well placed bird houses can make a big difference in how attractive your yard is to birds. Read more...
One of the things I love about being a naturalist is that there’s always more to learn. Whether it’s your first sighting of a particular species or the one hundredth, there’s always a new detail or behavior to see. This is true not only for birds but for other wildlife you host in your yard. Read more...
We receive many requests for our free nature programs, and say "yes" to as many as we're able to schedule. The following is a positive comment about one of our recent programs, this one for Hollydale Elementary School in Gresham. Read more...
To view the latest newsletter, visit "News" and then click on the words "View the Latest Newsletter" in green, located in the upper right portion of the page. Or, click HERE. Read more...
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...
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