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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 Western Kingbird is a conspicuous and aggressive bird of the open country. It is common throughout the western United States and southern Canada. However the breeding range of this kingbird has expanded over the past century expanding into the Central Great Plains States, possibly due to the encroachment of trees into this vast prairie…
A favorite summer Neo-tropical bird which nests across much of North America and winters primarily in the tropical forests of Ecuador and Columbia in South America is the Eastern Kingbird. Along with its counterpart, the Western Kingbird, they are the largest of the tyrannus fly-catchers. They are a joy to watch launching off a perch…
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…
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…
ABOUT THE DES MOINES FEED COMPANY 1944 – Des Moines Feed Company was known for selling coal, grains, hay, straw, and Larro Feeds (a division of General Mills). John W. Holt bought the business in March 1944 during World War II. Hubert, one of his sons, started working there after school and became full time in…
March is the beginning of one of the most spectacular and exciting times when it comes to watching birds. It starts this month with Robins, blackbirds, Meadowlarks, and bluebirds. Water fowl from geese to ducks and White Pelicans are on the move. Sandhill Cranes have already began arriving to the Platte River in Central Nebraska…
The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the Picidae family. It is one of the most beautiful, yet poorly named birds that we can attract to our yards. Its common name is somewhat misleading, as the most prominent red part of its plumage is on the head. Their name instead comes from the light…
Cat Wars with Pete Marra, PhD, Research Scientist, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Migratory Bird Center, National Zoological Park, Washington, DC Pete Marra loves cats. They are among the many pets he’s had over the years, and they are a key part of his work as a conservation scientist. He loves wild birds, too. Unfortunately,…