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!
Frequently Asked Questions, and Some Answers!
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...
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...
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...
To reduce the spread of avian diseases, its a good idea to regularly clean feeders and the surrounding area. Read more...
Many people who feed birds are familiar with the heart wrenching feathery thud of a bird striking a window. Read more...
Why is a crazy Robin banging against my window over and over again, and what can I do about it? Read more...
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...
It's an "old wives tale" that keeping your feeder filled year 'round may somehow stop birds from migrating! Read more...
What is Thistle, or Nyjer, Seed? Read more...
The beautiful bright yellow, black-capped American Goldfinch is a welcome visitor to our bird feeders. People sometimes ask why they don’t see goldfinches around their yards when others they know do get them. Read more...
Are flickers excavating something you don’t want excavated? Read more...
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