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Five Ways To Avoid House Finch Eye Disease

By Jeff 16 Comments

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Background I recently had a brush with house finch eye disease that I want to share with you. I've written about it before in an article I wrote here. Here is an article from AllAboutBirds addressing the disease. I hope this article helps you avoid the same mistakes I've made. Keeping your birds safe from house finch eye disease doesn't have to be a constant struggle. If … [Read more...] about Five Ways To Avoid House Finch Eye Disease

Summer Bird Feeding Tips

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Bird Feeding In Summer Doesn't Have To Be Hard I know I've already written about the benefits of adding water to attract birds but let me give you a quick rundown of five things I recommend for bird feeding in summer. If you offer hummingbird nectar, make sure to change it every 3-5 days depending on how warm it is in your neck of the woods. Fill your feeders with no … [Read more...] about Summer Bird Feeding Tips

First Time Red Bellied Woodpecker Nesting

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They've Finally Nested! After years of feeding Red Bellied Woodpeckers in my back yard, I finally have a pair that are calling a nearly dead tree just over my back fence home! Since shortly after I put up my first peanut feeder and suet I've had them around and about my yard. I've always loved listening to their vocalizations that sound like they mean business. I've always … [Read more...] about First Time Red Bellied Woodpecker Nesting

I’m Being Overrun By Goldfinches! Here’s How You Can Too

By Jeff 6 Comments

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No Goldfinches? Like a lot of people I've been talking to this year, I've had a real challenge getting goldfinches into my back yard. I've tried cleaning, changing seed, changing seed brands and praying. Up until a couple of weeks ago, it didn't seem like there was any way to change this trend. One day, I was out in my garage inventorying my feeders and supplies. I came … [Read more...] about I’m Being Overrun By Goldfinches! Here’s How You Can Too

Shade Grown Coffee Is For The Birds

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What Do You Mean By Shade Grown Coffee? So, it's a little play on words, ok? This article is to help you find great tasting shade grown coffee. This is because shade grown coffee helps the birds, the small growers and the the planet at the same time. I got an email from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.  It featuread a video with Amanda Rodenwald doing research in … [Read more...] about Shade Grown Coffee Is For The Birds

How To Feed Squirrels Successfully

By Jeff 2 Comments

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To Feed or Not To Feed Squirrels? As many of you have already guessed, I have squirrels in my back yard and have since I started feeding birds in 2003. I've written before about their antics and some of the challenges with them. I've said before that it's not something you should do without doing some research first. If you want to feed squirrels you do need to understand what … [Read more...] about How To Feed Squirrels Successfully

3-D Pet Products Premium Cardinal Food Review

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3-D Pet Products Premium Cardinal Food Like a lot of birders I know, I buy a LOT of my bird feeding supplies at Walmart. One of the things that I noticed last year was that they started adding more specialized bird feeding options. One of the lower priced options is the 3-D Pet Products' Premium Cardinal Food. I want to tell you about my experience using it and to get your … [Read more...] about 3-D Pet Products Premium Cardinal Food Review

Why I Love Titmice

By Jeff 2 Comments

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As we tend to our feeders, we realize we're helping out our friends by giving them a ready source of food, water, cover and sanctuary. What we tend to forget sometimes is how much they give us back in return. One of my favorite back yard visitors is titmice. Let me give you a few reasons why this is. They Put You In Your Place How many times have you snuck up on a feeding … [Read more...] about Why I Love Titmice

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