Herons and egrets in backyard Water Gardens
By Thelma Dalmas, is an avid birder and naturalist. She writes a weekly column, often about birds, in the Lifestyle section of the News and Advance (Lynchburg, VA) “Most people do not consider herons...
View ArticleFascinating facts about the Cardinal
By Thelma Dalmas, avid birder and naturalist. She writes a weekly column, often about birds, in the Lifestyle section of the News and Advance (Lynchburg, VA) “Last week, as I was ordering lunch at a...
View ArticleFeeding Birds leads to “happy, generous” feelings
By Thelma Dalmas, avid birder, and feeds, on average, 600 pounds of birdseed per year to her backyard birdz. Her bird sighting “Life List” is in the 100′s. She writes a weekly column, often about...
View ArticleDark-eyed Junco
by Danielle and Michelle, who write about their backyard birds in their Beak of the Week posts. “There are so many reasons why I love feeding birds! And, while it is always exciting to see a new face...
View ArticleMake a Pinecone Bird Feeder
An easy-to-make Pine Cone Bird Feeder. This is a simple project that even young children can help make. Download the recipe: Make A Pine Cone Feeder (pdf) For each Pine Cone Bird Feeder you will need:...
View ArticleBird Seed Choices
Find out what type of seeds your backyard birds prefer. Regardless of whether you are feeding cardinals, grosbeaks, buntings, sparrows, woodpeckers, nuthatches, titmice, chickadees, or doves, this...
View ArticleMigration
Every August, chunky birds with yellow-orange breasts and broad white eyebrows arrive at my bird feeders. Most notable are their large beaks, which they use to consume large quantities of black oil...
View Article5 Reasons to Visit Your Local Wild Bird Retail Store
If you have a wild bird retail store near you, stop in and say hello. You will meet people who are genuinely friendly and willing to ensure your success in inviting more birds to your backyard. The...
View ArticleFall Feeder Tips
Now that summer has faded and temperatures are dropping around the country, it’s time to get your bird feeders ready for colder weather. It’s important to continue feeding birds throughout the fall and...
View ArticleFall Migration
Did You Know: Most wild birds that eat seeds found in wild bird feed will visit a feeder often in all the seasons of the year to supplement their diets. Keep your feeders up and full of fresh feed all...
View ArticleWhat Happens to Birds in a Hurricane
Hurricane Sandy wheeled toward land as forecasters feared today, raking cities along the Northeast corridor with rain and wind gusts, flooding shore towns, washing away a section of the Atlantic City...
View ArticleBack Yard Bird Feeding in Winter
During the winter months, most can agree the best way to bird–watch is in a comfortable chair by the window. By keeping your back yard feeder stocked with a variety of foods, you can attract many...
View ArticleTips For Winter Backyard Bird Feeding
Winter is fast approaching with snow already falling in some parts of the country. This is the time of year when our feathered friends can really use our help. So we at MyBirdz have gathered a list of...
View ArticleGreat Winter Projects
Nurture your own little nature lovers by creating these awesome bird feeders. This is a great winter project that the entire family can enjoy. Below we have listed some of our favorite recipes and...
View ArticleGet to Know Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
Known as North America’s sole breeding hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird can be easily spotted by their flash of green and red colors as it flies by. Ruby-throated hummingbirds can be best...
View ArticleSummer Bird Feeding Adventures
Get ready for more birds at your bird feeders during the summer months. While it may seem to us that most birds visit bird feeders during the winter months, research shows that more wild bird species...
View ArticleNew Infographic: Feed the Birds!
Is bird feeding good for the backyard birds? That has been the question for a long time. We know that watching birds is good for people. But do birds benefit from the bird feed and bird feeders we put...
View ArticleHow Birds Stay Warm in Winter
Have you ever wondered how birds keep warm in frigid temperatures? Well it just so happens that birds have remarkable adaptation skills. These skills allow birds to survive everything from below zero...
View ArticleManaging Moths in your Wild Bird Feed
It seems like sooner or later, we all have problems with moths Pantry moths are among the most common destructive pests that can wreak havoc on a pantry or cupboard. If you spot moths in your pantry,...
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