Backyard Bird Shop

Now is the Time to . . . . on Friday, February 12, 2010

Spring is almost here. February is a busy time for me, as I prepare for an important time of the year for both the birds and the bees! Read more...

February is Mason Bee Time! on Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Many people have seen them, without realizing their significance: small, black insects feeding on flowering shrubs. These stingless bees can help pollinate your plants, something needed more and more as European Honeybee populations decline in the Pacific Northwest. Read more...

Time for House Cleaning! on Monday, February 01, 2010

While out in the garden today, I noticed my birdhouse hanging in the Dogwood tree and decided today was a good day to get the ladder out and take it down for cleaning. Black-capped Chickadees have used the nest box two years in a row and I wanted to have it clean and ready for another season of nesting. February is a good month to get your houses clean, repaired and ready for spring. Read more...

Birdbath De-Icers are Great for Freezing Weather! on Sunday, December 13, 2009

When it's freezing outside, it's tough for birds to find water to drink. Consider adding a birdbath de-icer to keep the water just above freezing -- you may see a lot of interesting birds taking advantage of your water supply. Read more...

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...

Do-It-Yourself No-freeze Hummingbird Feeder Set-up on Tuesday, December 01, 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...

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...

Autumn Transitions on Sunday, September 13, 2009

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...