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May is a busy month for birds and bird watchers alike.
Resident birds such as the Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-capped Chickadee, and Bushtit are busy raising chicks. Many migratory birds, such as warblers, Western Tanagers and Bullock’s Orioles are just arriving, or passing through on their way to nesting grounds farther north. That creates quite a bit of activity and makes May an exciting time for bird lovers. Not only can you enjoy the show in your backyard but you can also join one of the many events commenorating May's feathered fiesta.
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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...
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...
It’s time to get your bird feeding stations in high gear, both for your avian friends and for yourself. You’ll derive endless hours of entertainment from watching the birds (and squirrels). No matter how many times I see a chickadee or nuthatch at my feeder, I wouldn’t dream of living through a Northwest winter without their companionship! Read more...
These unaggressive, beneficial bumblebees are native northwesterners. Their range is from British Columbia to California and as far east as Idaho. Orange-rumped bumblebees will sometimes nest in a birdhouse. Consider yourself lucky, and contributing positively to the environment, if you play host to them this year! Read more...
Tune into Oregon Public Broadcasting (channel 10) Thursday May 5 at 8:30 p.m. to view an interesting segment about a 20-year effort to preserve and protect the Sharp-tailed Grouse in Eastern Oregon. Backyard Bird Shop is proud to be a sponsor of this segment of Oregon Field Guide. This segment will air again this week, on Sunday May 8th at 6:30 p.m. Read more...
We don't always notice our yard naturescaping making a difference, but this was spectacular proof to me of the value of standing dead trees . . . Read more...
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