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How to Build a DIY Oriole Feeder

The brilliant orange feathers of Baltimore Orioles herald the return of warm weather and have wild bird lovers scrambling to catch a glimpse of these shy birds as they pass through their yards. Although you may think of Baltimore Orioles as a baseball team, the name for the striking orange and black bird actually came … Read more

How to Photograph Backyard Birds

Photographing birds can be a tricky affair. Backyard birds are not likely to follow your pleas to be still in front of your favorite flower and they don’t usually stay still for long. Use these simple tips to help make capturing your birds year-to-year easier. How to take great bird photos Be conscious of bird … Read more

At your feeder: Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

If you’ve kept your bird feeders out this spring and live in the Midwest, Eastern, or South Eastern United States, you’re likely to enjoy a visit from Rose-Breasted Grosbeak over the next few weeks. From the end of April until mid-May, these stunning members of the cardinal family will be migrating back to their breeding grounds in the … Read more

What Bird Feeders do Grackles Like?

Calling a Grackle “common” may seem somewhat disingenuous. This wild bird has an eye-catching purple metallic coloring, usually accentuated with bronze feathers. When glistening in the afternoon sun, a Common Grackle is a glorious sight that any bird lover will enjoy. Feeding Grackles Grackles are easy to please when it comes to their diet. They … Read more

Tips to Attract Purple Martins

As many as a million people try to attract Purple Martins each year. Many of them will fail for easily avoided reasons. Here are the most common mistakes new “landlords” make with their Purple Martin Houses and how to avoid them. 1. Placing your Martin House in enclosed areas The most common reason Purple Martins pass by a … Read more

Bird-Friendly Plants for Earth Day

Happy (almost) Earth Day! Earth day is worldwide celebration of environmental protection efforts, so it’s no surprise we’re big fans here at BirdhouseSupply.com. Plant something to celebrate Planting trees for Earth Day is one of the most common ways to celebrate. From college campuses to the retirement villages of South Florida, new roots will be … Read more

Bird Feeder Shopping For Beginners

Any trip to the local hardware store, grain supply store or major garden center unfurls an array of bird feeders – big ones, small ones…plastic, wood, wood/plastic, window and pole feeders. And then, there are the suet combo feeders, nut feeders, sunflower trays and mixed seed tubes. Trying to scratch your way through all of … Read more

How to Keep Bees out of Nectar Feeders

Bees are extremely important to our food supply and fragile ecosystems. Usually bees are fairly harmless, but when hummingbird feeders are out trouble can start. After all, bees are always on the lookout for nectar! Nothing in nature is 100% It isn’t possible to keep your feeders completely bee-free. In addition, no one method typically works … Read more

Identify Birds in Your Yard in 3 Steps

We talk often about attracting birds to your yard. Hummingbirds and bluebirds, for example, are enjoyed by most bird watchers and are always a hot topic. What is less well known, is that the easiest way to begin a bird garden is simply to start with the birds already in your yard. Why focus on existing … Read more

How to Attract Screech Owls

Screech owls can be an entertaining and useful addition to your backyard birding adventures. Although you may not think of owls as traditional backyard guests–unless you live on a farm that is–Screech Owls actually make great additions to your yard. These raptors are excellent at helping control the rodent and insect population around your home. … Read more

Suet and Mealworm Feeders for Winter

Turn on any news channel and you’re sure to see coverage of the “Winter Vortex” plaguing The United States this winter. Just a week ago, every state but Florida had snow on the ground. Snow on the ground and clear skies make for blindingly bright mornings. If you’re waking up feeling a need for polarized … Read more

Birdhouse kits: Build your own DIY birdhouses

Birdhouses are designed to suit different varieties of bird. Purple Martins won’t nest in a house made for Wrens and vice versa. So what happens when you can’t find the house you’re looking for? Build your own! Don’t worry. As long as you can use a hammer, you can build a birdhouse with a birdhouse … Read more

Platform Bird Feeders for Your Garden

A quick web search will yield millions of platform bird feeders and food to fill them with to choose from. Choosing the best one depends almost entirely on which birds you want to bring into your yard. Let’s take a look at what platform feeders are and which one you will want to choose. What is … Read more

12 Step Checklist to Attract Birds

The spring migration season is drawing to a close for most of North America. That doesn’t mean the bird watching is any less dramatic. Follow these 12 steps to attract wild birds to your backyard all summer long. Steps to Attracting Wild Birds As birds are nesting, the risk of finding nestlings out of the … Read more