Birding

Is your yard bird friendly? We can help if it isn’t. One of the best ways is to grow plants that attract birds and boy do we have plenty of ideas! Plants benefit birds whether you are home to fill the feeders or not, plus you can enhance the natural habitat of your yard. You have to have some plants in your yard anyway, so why not choose plants that are useful to birds? And what about planting a patch of native flowers, such as coneflowers – let them go to seed and stand through the winter. Come spring, we will have a nice selection for you to plant..

Have some fun and put up a bird feeder and a bird house. We have different ones to invite different birds. What about a bird bath? Birds need water to stay clean and to drink. We have both simple and fancy baths – ones made out of cement, stone and ceramic. Then remember to clean your feeders and keep them stocked with yummy food and to keep your bird bath filled with fresh, clean water. Have your kids be responsible for these tasks, then sit back and enjoy our fine feathered friends. Some birds will visit your yard year-round, while others may come and go with each season.
To have the most fun and success at bird-watching, we recommend the following:
Binoculars – we carry Bushnell products in our gift shop and can help you select just the right pair. They are bright, crisp, optics for both far and near viewing.

Bird Books – we have several to choose from. Did you know that there are over 700 known species of birds that build their nests in North America? Scientists are discovering more all the time. Books can help you identify your back yard friends as well as learn about them...READ MORE >