Roosting Pockets and Boxes
In cold weather songbirds eat constantly during daylight hours to sustain their energy. At night they expend a lot of that energy fluffing their feathers and shivering to keep warm until sunlight returns.
Winterizing Your Feeder
Fill feeder with seed. Watch seed level drop. Repeat. That’s about the gist of it for birdfeeding in warmer months, but a little extra is needed as we ease…
Keep those Nectar Feeders Clean!
Experts say that hummingbirds will starve rather than consume spoiled feeder syrup, so a dirty feeder isn’t likely to cause harm. But it may cost you the pleasure of their…
Grackle: The Univited Dinner Guest
by Jamie Haas It’s that time of year when the grackles are introducing themselves to our feeders. They really are pretty birds with their iridescent purple hues and white eye…
Nesting: how you can help
We all know birds need to eat and drink to survive. But quite often we forget about their shelter. Not all birds create their own homes. Some birds like woodpeckers and chickadees excavate cavities in tree trunks for nesting and roosting.
The Importance of Birdbaths
Water is one of the most important things birders can add to their backyard to attract birds. All bird species need water, and adding one or more water features to your yard will quickly attract feathered friends.
Erva Poles ~ Made with you in mind
What makes this system so great? It is easy to set up, and you can customize your pole with individual components that make the perfect set-up for your situation.