Connect with Nature!
All it takes is a few sunny days at the end of winter to get me thinking about the garden. Over the years I have added more and more plants to attract birds and bring color and interest to my garden. Although many organizations encourage planting native plants in the garden, my hummingbirds and I are easily drawn to the flashy cultivars that are stocked at the local nurseries. Read more...
We need all the pollinators we can get! Some people are surprised to discover bees taking up residence in a birdhouse. Since almost all species of bumble bees are in decline, you may want to consider the presence of Orange Rumped Bumble Bees a positive! Before you decide to reclaim that house for the birds, consider these important facts. Read more...
With their slender build and long tails, White-crowned Sparrows are dapper birds! They winter across much of the Lower 48 and into Mexico, and can be found in the Portland area year-round Read more...
Backyard Bird Shop carries Nematodes, and other natural pest control options, to offer responsible alternatives for lawn and garden care. As our customers discontinue use of toxic chemicals in their yards, natural predators such as ladybugs and green lacewings make a comeback. Butterflies, bees and birds become more plentiful. Soon a backyard can be transformed into a natural garden. Read more...
Here are a few fun hummingbird facts ..... Read more...
Look a little closer among the beautiful spring flowers, and maybe you will see them. Tiny, acrobatic, fearless little flying jewels, hummingbirds are the favorite birds of many Northwesterners. With a little luck, a little patience, and a hummingbird feeder in your yard, soon you could find out for yourself just why that is. Read more...
You can make your own hummingbird nectar, with table sugar and boiling water. Read more...
To attract many of our native bees, start by planting bee- attracting plants. You’ll get a bonus from doing so: an array of other wildlife will be attracted as well! The native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, flies and other pollinators you attract will give your garden a bountiful harvest of fruits, vegetables, seeds as they provide hours of outdoor entertainment. Read more...
You love your beautiful backyard, and you work hard to keep it that way. The bad news is that soil- and leaf-dwelling pests love it, too! If you see brown patches in your lawn, or notice sickly plants, you may need to re-establish your beneficial insect populations, and then limit your use of insecticides to preserve them. Read more...
I believe that one of our missions at Backyard Bird Shop is to help our customers encourage biodiversity in an effort to create a thriving wildlife habitat. One easy step is to discontinue the use of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers. Read more...
In the springtime, the nesting instinct is in full display with longer days triggering birds to gather just about anything for their nests! Read more...
Using red dye is certainly not necessary to attract hummingbirds to a feeder. With a good bit of scientific evidence pointing to possible ill effects, it makes sense not to use it! Read more...
Those aren’t locusts swarming your suet feeder – they’re Bushtits! Read more...
Located just east of Washougal, this 1,000 acre refuge supports diverse species of wintering, migrating, and breeding birds in a variety of habitats. Read more...
Our native Western Gray Squirrel is the largest gray squirrel you're likely to see at your nut box. This species of squirrel is listed as "sensitive" in Oregon and "threatened" in Washington. Read more...
Follow us on Facebook • Copyright © 2008 Backyard Bird Shop • Contact Us • Made by Needmore Designs
