The Importance of Cleaning Your Birdfeeder For some backyard birds, bird feeders are the primary source of food in the winter. Unfortunately, these same bird feeders can also be a threat to the birds because of possible contamination by bacteria such as various Salmonella species and protozoan parasites such as Trichomonas species. Fortunately, these problems are preventable with …
Braxton’s – Main Line Purveyor of Wild Bird Supplies
Wild Bird Enthusiasts: Our community is losing a long-standing local store. Braxton’s is sad to hear that Wild Bird Market in Gateway Shopping Center will be closing their doors. We would like to wish Sally and Jason the best of luck in the future. As a fellow family-owned and operated retailer of wild bird feed …
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10 Best Bird Feeds
Looking to attract a variety of birds to your backyard? Not all bird feed is created equal. According to Droll Yankee, the following are the 10 best types of food. 1.Sunflower: If you could only offer one type of food at your feeders, then you would want to pick sunflower seed! Not only do dozens of …
Winter Backyard Bird Feeding
Do you realize that many birds do not migrate south for the winter? Some people put away bird baths and feeders until spring; however, there are many beautiful winter birds that can use your help providing necessary food and water when natural resources are at their scarcest. According to Melissa Mayntz, a 30 year birding …