It’s October!!! With crisp, cool temperatures arriving, you may have noticed a change in the activity at your bird feeders. This is a great time to clean your hummingbird feeders and store them for the winter as they won’t return again until next spring. Even though the hummingbirds’ visits are over for now, your other …
Bird-Safe Windows
Sitting here in my den as I write this blog, a bird slams into my sliding glass door. Not only does it scare me, but I am also worried about the bird. He seems stunned at first and then gets up and flys off. This is not the first time something like this has happened, …
Don’t Forget the Birds
Winter Backyard Bird Feeding Tips Do you realize that many birds do not migrate south for the winter? Some people put away birdbaths and feeders until spring; however, there are many beautiful winter birds that can use your help in providing necessary food and water when natural resources are at their scarcest. According to Melissa Mayntz, …
10 Bird Feeding Foods
Are you looking to attract more birds to your backyard? Consider varying your bird feed stations. Most of us just fill our feeders with sunflower seeds or a mix from the local store. Droll Yankees suggests that if you want to attract a variety of birds to your backyard, you should have several stations with …
Back Yard Bird Watching on the Main Line
Do you enjoy watching the birds in your yard? If so, you’ll be happy to know that Pennsylvania is a great place for bird watching! Our climate and natural habitat provide numerous opportunities for bird watching year round. The Pennsylvania Audubon Society offers a variety of resources from birding trail guides to ways to make …