2023 Bird House Photography Contest Results
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures into this year’s contest. The 284 submissions were fantastic and it was difficult to pick winners. Thank you to …
2021 Bird House Photography Contest Results
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures into this year’s contest. The over 200 submissions were fantastic and it was difficult to pick winners. Thank you …
Stan Tekiela Virtual Seminar
The Bird House virtually welcomed Stan Tekiela Saturday, November 28th for his seminar “Backyard Birds: Welcomed Guests in our Gardens & Feeders.” Missed the event? Click here to view it! Magnificent …
2020 Bird House Photography Contest Results
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures into this year’s contest. The over 200 submissions were fantastic and it was difficult to pick winners. Thank you …
Tea and Tweets
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Mason Bees
Liz from The Bird House gives a brief intro on how you can attract mason bees to your yard!
Tea & Tweets Live! Part 3
Liz from The Bird House talks about birds that are migrating in! Also, learn how to attract birds using seed and peanut feeders.
Tea & Tweets: Live! Spring Migration Part 1
Our first ever Facebook live stream brings Tea & Tweets into your home! Liz talks about spring migration, what birds to be on the lookout for, birding apps, mason bees …
Attracting Bluebirds
Attracting Bluebirds Learn how you can attract bluebirds to your yard and landscape! Visit www.thebirdhouseny.com for more information and to purchase some of the products seen in the presentation. Give …
Tips for Attracting Birds to Your Backyard
Learn how to attract birds to your yard using water, houses and food in our newest video! Your yard can be a haven for cardinals, finches and more! Visit: https://tinyurl.com/u9skaaj …
Curbside Service Takeout Menu
Click here to see the full menu: https://www.thebirdhouseny.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Bird-House-Seed-Menu.pdf
Defeating Sparrows, Starlings and Grackles at Your Feeders and Houses
Yes, there are ways you can keep sparrows, starlings and grackles out of your feeders! Liz from The Bird House explains several different strategies in this video.
Winter Bird Feeding
While the majority of bird species we have all spring and summer go south for the winter, most of the birds you can find in your backyard are here all …
2019 Bird House Photography Contest Results
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures into this years contest. The submissions were fantastic and it was difficult to pick winners. Thank you to our …
The Bird House 2019 Photo Contest
The 2019 Bird House Photography Contest has begun! Enter your photos now for a chance to win. Submission Dates: September 1st – 30th , 2019 Judging: During week of October …
It’s Bluebird Time!
The Eastern bluebird is the state bird of New York, yet many people have never seen one in their yard. This is mostly due to the fact that bluebirds prefer …
It’s Winter Finch Time!
It’s the time of year to be on the lookout for winter finches! According to the 2018-2019 Winter Finch Forecast, this should be a great year for birdwatching at your feeders! …
2018 Bird House Photography Contest Results
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures into this years contest. The submissions were fantastic and it was difficult to pick winners. Thank you to our …
Snowy Owl Irruption
This winter will be an irruption year for snowy owls. An irruption is a large influx of an animal that normally may not be in the area. Snowy Owls migrate …
Where Have All My Birds Gone?
Over the past few weeks we have consistently been getting the same question: Why are there no birds at my feeders? Although a drop-off of bird activity at feeders is …
2017 Photo Contest Results
Here are the winners from the 2017 Bird House Photography contest! We received many entries and it was not easy to judge. Judges Selections Here are the contest winners, as …
Getting Ready for Fall
It’s that time of year. Most orioles have left town and hummingbirds are following them shortly. While the season for these nectar eaters is coming to an end locally, it …
Photography Contest Begins September 1st!
Don’t miss out! The Bird Houses’ 6th annual photo contest begins soon! Details are: Amateur Photo Contest Submission Dates: September 1 – 30, 2017 Judging: During week of October 1, …
The Amazing Bat!
With recent mosquito-borne illnesses making headlines, I have been getting a lot of questions about ways of controlling pests naturally without using harsh chemicals or pesticides. Attracting wildlife to your …
Winter Bird Watching
It’s inevitable. Snow, ice, sleet, and cold. Winter will be here before we know it. The days become short and the nights are long. Sometimes I think of how rough we have it here in Upstate New York, but in the winter I take one look out the window and see all the life we have outside. While we are snug in our homes drinking hot tea and curling up next to the fire, birds are exposed to the elements every day to find water, food and shelter. There are some species of birds that are here only for the winter as they have migrated here from further north. There are a few ways you can make their lives a little easier this winter, and you’ll get a great view of wildlife from the comfort of your home.
Fall Bird Watching News
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to subside, birds are preparing for the winter months ahead. You may have noticed an abundance of birds recently at your feeders. Some of these birds are nestlings that have recently fledged. They usually appear clumsy, not sure about how to land on the feeder. Their feathers are ruffled, not yet in their adult plumage and sometimes they still accompany their parents, begging to be fed an easy meal.
Attracting wildlife with water and plants
Adding water to your landscape, especially in the summer months, is crucial for making your yard wildlife friendly. Birds prefer moving water, so adding a fountain as a water feature will help draw in more birds. Moving water can be added to your yard in many ways. There are solar fountain kits that will sit in a birdbath or pond and run a spray of water as the sun hits their solar panel.
