SQUIRREL BAFFLES – For the most part squirrels pretty much ignore a thistle bird feeder filled with just Nyjer thistle seed. But if you prefer tio use Wild Bird Habitat’s special Finch Mix you may need to consider protecting the that bird feeder from squirrels. Our Finch Mix is a blend of 99% pure Nyjer…
Did you just purchase a bag of Nyjer thistle seed but you’re not attracting any finch to your thistle feeder? Caution must be taken to assure the thistle seed you purchase is fresh or the finch you are trying to attract will reject it. Nyjer thistle seed is imported from Ethiopia and India. When it…
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…
