• Bird Accessories,  Bird Feeders,  Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders

    The Great Backyard Bird Count Info

    February 9, 2010 /

    Project FeederWatch Electronic Newsletter

    February 8, 2010
    If you are counting for Project FeederWatch from February 12 through 15, your counts can do double duty if you enter the same tallies into the web site for the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC).
    It’s a step well worth taking to make sure the GBBC database includes your information and collects as many observations as possible. After you enter your checklists on the GBBC website, take a few moments to explore reports coming in from across the continent and upload images for the photo contest. Tweet about the birds you’re seeing and  by including the #gbbc hashtag, your comments will appear in the Twitter widget on the GBBC home page. Just by participating in the GBBC you’ll be entered into a drawing for great prizes. The GBBC is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society with new Canadian partner, Bird Studies Canada and sponsorship from Wild Birds Unlimited
    The rules for counting for the GBBC are a little different than for FeederWatch. For the GBBC you can report any birds you see at your wild bird feeders, even those birds flying overhead that don’t count for FeederWatch. You can also submit a separate checklist for each locale on every day that you count.

    Join the Great Backyard Bird Count this year and Count for Fun, Count for the Future!

    Evening Grosbeak by Ted Schroeder, 2009 GBBC.
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    Project FeederWatch Contact Information

    For US participants:
    Cornell Lab of Ornithology
    Project FeederWatch
    159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
    (607) 254-2427
    [email protected]
    http://birds.cornell.edu/pfw

    For Canadian participants:
    Bird Studies Canada/Etudes d’Oiseaux Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0
    (519) 586-3531
    [email protected]
    Toll Free: 1-888-448-BIRD (2473)
    http://www.bsc-eoc.org/national/pfw.html
    Project FeederWatch is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Bird Studies Canada.

    The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit organization supported by friends and members. Our mission is to interpret and conserve the earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. Watch our video about how you can join us as a “force for nature!”
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  • Bird Accessories,  Bird Houses,  Uncategorized,  Unique Birdhouses

    Unique Birdhouses Show Love for Valentine’s Day

    February 7, 2010 /

    Valentine's Day GiftStumped for something different this Valentine’s Day? Forget the flowers…they die in a few days. Chocolates are gone in a few days too, plus they make ya fat. Think of your feathered friends who visit daily and give those great little moments of escape when you take the time to watUnique Birdhousesch them. Their sweet songs and vibrant plumage allows some of life’s simple pleasures for nature lovers and birders.

    Spring isn’t too far off and nesting season will start again, the cycle of life. Help out feathered friends by providing shelter for roosting and places to raise their young. Unique birdhouses make wonderful and long lasting gifts that will be used year after year. They give back to nature Unique Birdhousesby providing real, and much needed nesting sites for wild birds.

    Totally fun and functional, the designs are some of the most unusual you’ve ever seen, with clean outs and proper drainage, they’re nest sites your birds would be proud to call home!

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  • Bird Accessories,  Bird Feeders,  In Window Bird Feeder,  Uncategorized,  Wild Bird Feeders,  Window Bird Feeder

    Close & Easy With An In Window Bird Feeder

    February 2, 2010 /

    in window bird feederWhether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, you can sit back in the comfort of your living room or den and enjoy the promise of spring through feathered friends. With a platform type in window bird feeder, a whole new dimension to backyard birding is seen.

    First, the birds come to you. Instead of heading to the window, or grabbing binoculars, birds head right into your room! One-way mirrors in most window feeders allow you to view birds without disturbing them too.

    Second, the platform offers the advantage of variety. You’ll be able to attract more species by feeding different foods. Any seed mixes will work, as well as fruit, suet, peanuts, or meal worms. Peanuts and suet are sought during cold winter months as their fat and protein content are high. The extra calories help to keep birds warm.

    Third, filling and cleaning in window bird feeders is simple….right from inside your home. Most have trays that lift right out for simple cleaning, and filling, well…you don’t even have to drag the seed out to the yard!

    Most feeders fit windows from 24″ to 36″ wide, and side panels provide great insulation and security. For added security, they allow you to completely close and lock your window with the feeder in place. In window feeders make great gifts for seniors who love to watch birds…or for any birding enthusiast, a terrific one-time investment that will bring years or use and enjoyment.

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