Go for the Gold!!

Goldfinches, that is! These guys are getting more and more yellow everyday! And boy, can they eat!If you can, try putting out a Nyjer (thistle) feeder. Nyjer is a little black seed that finches just love and, best of all, most squirrels won't eat. The simplest feeder is a nyjer "sock". This is literally a mesh bag in black or white (we like the black!) that holds the seed. The number os different feeders available for this little seed is astounding!We had plenty of goldfinches at our feeders all winter, but some people feed only in the summer. They semi-migrate. That is to say, some will migrate to areas south of Philly, but again some stay year-round. Still others migrate here from points north, so you never know what you're gonna get!Try some nyjer today and see what happens.

FREE Hummingbird Seminar March 18th

Want more hummingbirds in your yard? Come by on Saturday March 18th at 2:00 pm to learn more about these tiny flying jewels. We'll talk about how they fly, their nesting habits, feeder dos and don'ts, preferred plants and a host of other topics.

We also encourage sharing of your hummer stories. The seminar is FREE and no reservation is necessary!

Birds are beginning to Nest

Yesterday I saw a bunch of different birds all chirping and gathered in a tree. There were bluejays, chickadees, titmice and a host of other birds. It seems there was an abandoned squirrel nest there and every bird in town wanted a piece of the action. Oh, there was plenty to go around! Big birds took the larger sticks, while small birds took bits of fabric and small twigs.

Bottom line - birds are nesting now, so it is a good time to get your nesting boxes out. Stop by the store and we can swap more stories and give you more information.