Backyard Bird Feeding

Attracting Hummingbirds

The Ruby Throated Hummingbird arrives in the middle latitudes of the United States about the...

01
Apr
Attracting Bluebirds

As spring approaches, bluebirds will prepare to nest and explore their natural habitats in Nebraska...

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01
Apr
Water in Winter is for the Birds

Providing Water in Winter For The Birds Winter is approaching and, as temperatures plunge below...

19
Sep
Preparing for Changing Seasons

Have you ever wondered why when winter comes to Nebraska some birds migrate to warmer...

19
Sep
Attracting and Feeding Orioles

How To Attract Orioles Most birds migrate at night, spending daytime hours to forage for food...

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01
Jun
Seven Basic Backyard Bird Feeder Series

Dave of the Wild Bird Habitat Stores published a series about the 7 Basic Backyard...

30
Nov
About Wild Bird Feeds

When we shop for groceries we often find ourselves reading labels to see what ingredients...

28
Nov
Look After Your Bird Baths

The easiest way to clean a birdbath is to ensure it doesn’t get dirty. While...

20
Sep
Bird Feed and Bird Feeder Guide by Bird Species

Birds Of The Backyard Wild Bird Feed & Bird Feeder Guide Selecting the right food...

18
Sep
About Nyjer Thistle Seed

Did you just purchase a bag of Nyjer thistle seed but you’re not attracting any...

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05
Sep
Platform Bird Feeders
February 7, 2022

Platform Bird Feeders Continuing Wild Bird Habitat Store’s series on the “7 Basic Backyard Bird...

Ground Bird Feeder

When I opened the Wild Bird Habitat Stores in 1993, there weren’t any commercially produced...

07
Feb
Seed Tube Bird Feeders
February 6, 2022

SEED TUBE BIRD FEEDERS The second bird feeder in Wild Bird Habitat Store’s “7 Basic Backyard...

Hopper Bird Feeders

Published by Dave at the Wild Bird Habitat Stores Have you ever gone out to...

27
Jan
25th Great Backyard Bird Count

Become a citizen scientist on February 18 – 21, 2022 and count the birds during...

26
Jan
Winter Bird Feeding Tips

Due to frigid temperatures, birds need to consume more food on a daily basis in winter....

22
Jan
A HAWK IN MY BACKYARD

Published by the Wild Bird Habitat Stores Swoosh! Out of the corner of my eye...

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20
Jan
WINTER BIRD FEEDING TIPS EDITED
October 27, 2021

Life on the Great Plains can be harsh even with climate controls that we enjoy...

Getting Ready for Winter Bird Feeding
October 7, 2019

Winter Bird Feeding By: Dave Titterington The Wild Bird Habitat Store October! A time of...

Benefits of Bird Watching for Kids & Adults
January 28, 2019

Rachel Martin, a volunteer for an after school education program with a special group of...

Testing a Bird Bath De-Icer
October 13, 2016

  We have just had our first taste of temperatures below freezing on the Great...

More About Wild Bird Feeds
November 13, 2014

More About Wild Bird Habitat’s Quality Wild Bird Feeds NutraSaff Safflower, also known as Golden...

The Hawk In My Yard
November 13, 2013

At Wild Bird Habitat we receive quite a few reports from people seeing hawks around...

About Attractor Suet Plugs
November 6, 2013

Attractor Plugs are specially made from high quality non-rendered beef suet with a nutritional supplement...

About Wild Bird Feeds
October 23, 2013

Did you just purchase a bag of Nyjer thistle seed but you’re not attracting any...

Preparing for Winter Bird Feeding
October 19, 2012

It’s November and already we have seen the snows creep steadily closer with accumulations not...

Bird Identifyication Basics
October 3, 2012

  Most people have little trouble recognizing a variety of common birds like Cardinals, Blue...

Enjoying Blue Jays More
October 3, 2012

  Many folks have developed a less than appreciative view of Blue Jays. Often thought...

Seven Basic Backyard Bird Feeders
October 3, 2012

Looking to add a new bird feeder to your backyard bird feeding program? Wild Bird...

Enjoying Blue Jays
September 28, 2012

More people are discovering the fun of attracting Blue Jays to their backyards. And one...

Backyard Bird Feeding 101
September 28, 2012

Backyard Bird Feeding 101 ! By: Dave Titterington The Wild Bird Habitat Store   October!...

Bats
September 28, 2012

Bats! A Valuable Resource One recent morning I was listening to a morning radio show...

Controlling House Sparrows
September 28, 2012

English (House) Sparrows Controlling house sparrows at the bird feeder   The English sparrow, commonly...

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It’s Always Bird Feeding Time
September 28, 2012

It’s Always Bird Feeding Time! Four seasons and the reasons People have traditionally fed wild birds...

Safflower Seed
September 28, 2012

Safflower & NutraSaff Safflower Seed A great alternative to squirrel proof bird feeders and squirrel...

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NutraSaff Safflower Seed
September 28, 2012

NutraSaff Safflower Seed For Backyard Bird Feeding An amazing new bird feed, NutraSaff Safflower, has...

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Out-Witting Squirrels and Blackbirds
September 28, 2012

How To Discourage Squirrels And Black Birds At The Bird Feeder when all else fails…use...

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Attracting Orioles
September 28, 2012

Attracting orioles to your backyard is relatively easy provided you follow a few tips that...

Basic Backyard Bird Feeders
September 28, 2012

1. Backyard birds have different feeding requirements. Different styles of feeders will attract different and...