The Wild Bird Habitat Stores – The First 20 Years Wild Bird Habitat is actively involved in several local and national organizations. 1. The Wild Bird Habitat Stores are past members of the Wild Bird Feeding Industry (WBFI), a national organization for retailers, distributors and manufacturers of bird related products. However we have not renewed…
The longest managed bird species in North America Dave Titterington, Wild Bird Habitat Stores One of the most sought after birds that homeowners wish to attract to their yards is a colony of Purple Martins. The largest of the swallow family martins have adapted well to living in close proximity to humans. Through our fascination…
It’s November and already we have seen the snows creep steadily closer with accumulations not far off. The days seem even shorter now after rolling back time earlier in the month with the light casting long dark shadows by the afternoon. The trees have become mostly barren with a few leafy blotches of gold, orange,…
While writing this month’s newsletter I am keeping an eye open for any native sparrows that may appear in my backyard. It is beginning to be that time of year when they are on the move. I will soon become excited to see the heavily striped Song Sparrow, the bold black and white stripes on…
The days are getting shorter, nights becoming cooler, and the birds are getting restless. As we near the end of summer, the avian calendar is beginning to signal the approach of autumn. Many winter birds have begun to migrate. There have been dozens of reports of hummingbirds gorging themselves at the feeders. Shore birds scouring…
The Song Sparrow is a habitat generalist meaning they are found in a large variety of habitats. These birds occur from arctic grasslands to desert scrub, pine forests, prairie shelterbelts, agricultural fields and overgrown pastures. The favorite habitats of this delightful sparrow seem to be salt and fresh water marshes, the edges of lakes and forests,…
When you live on the Great Plains of North America one becomes accustomed to weather extremes. Winters are cold and harsh. Summers are hot and dry. Hardly worthy of the evening news as Plains people are expected to be hardened to such conditions. But the temperatures now gripping the Central and Southern Plains are becoming…
This is the month that many of us will finally get to see the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds as they start their lazy migratory drift back south during August. You’ll stand a better chance of attracting them to your nectar feeders early on if you have those feeders out the first week of August. But anytime…
The easiest way to clean a birdbath is to ensure it doesn’t get dirty. While all birdbaths will eventually need to be cleaned, there are steps that can be taken to minimize the need for frequent cleanings. • When refilling the birdbath, dump out the stagnant water instead of just adding more. • Position the…
The Wild Bird Habitat Stores would like to recognize and thank all those involved in the renovation of the Irene & George Alexander Bird Garden at the Pioneers Park Nature Center: • The Wild Bird Habitat Store Staff • Pioneers Park Nature Center Staff • Corey Hasselhorst, MLA, RLA, Wildlife Landscape Architect • Becky Seth,…