Getting Ready for Winter Bird Feeding

Winter Bird Feeding By: Dave Titterington The Wild Bird Habitat Store October! A time of change. Winter will soon be settling in across the Central Great Plains and the signs are everywhere. Shorter daylight hours are changing the leaves from summer greens to autumn’s gold, red, and orange. The sweet aroma of a wood fire…

Landscaping for Birds

The landscaping of ones yard has taken on a new name called “birdscaping”. Providing natural foods that ripen at various times of the year is a benefit for resident and migratory birds. And creating shelter provides nest sites, cover from winter storms, and a place to escape predators. Fall is an excellent time for planting…

Benefits of Bird Watching for Kids & Adults

Rachel Martin, a volunteer for an after school education program with a special group of kids, have been discussing different types of birds and the hobby of bird watching. In their research on the topic they located an article  that I want to pass along to others at the request of these students. Bird watching…

Why Do We Feed Birds—and Should We? A Q&A With the Experts

  Backyard bird feeding is the second most popular outdoor family activity in America, second only to gardening. And the activity of feeding birds continues to grow. So why do we feed birds?There are many reasons, but experts at the Cornell Bird Lab offer some insights into this topic.Read the entire article at Feeding Birds

Daves September Bird Chatter 2018

It seems as if we were just celebrating the arrival of our summer Neo-Tropical migratory birds, and already we’re telling them good-bye till next spring. The avian calendar is swift. We began receiving reports of hummingbirds at feeders in late July. The number of reports of folks having hummingbirds should increase through most all of…

The Ultimate Guide To Bird Watching

Looking to learn more about our fine feathered friends in the sky? Bird watching continues to grow in popularity among folks of all ages. The hobby—otherwise known as birding—is an excellent way to enjoy nature and become acquainted with all things winged. To help you launch your birding adventure, we’ve created a step-by-step beginner’s guide…

Our Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders

SQUIRREL PROOF BIRD FEEDERS – Wild Bird Habitat has one of the largest selection of squirrel proof bird feeders you’ll find anywhere. Any wild bird feed or mix of wild bird feeds are appropriate for these bird feeders. Our Brome Bird Care “Squirrel Buster Classic” is one of our top sellers with full warranty. We…