Attracting Birds in the Winter
It’s beginning to look like winter here in the Rochester area! In the winter there are three major things birds need for survival: food, water, and shelter. Some birds, […]
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It’s beginning to look like winter here in the Rochester area! In the winter there are three major things birds need for survival: food, water, and shelter. Some birds, […]
Attracting Birds in the Winter Read More »
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures into this year’s contest. The 270 submissions were fantastic and it was difficult to pick winners. This year, we
2024 Bird House Photography Contest Results Read More »
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
2023 Bird House Photography Contest Results Read More »
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
2021 Bird House Photography Contest Results Read More »
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
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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
2020 Bird House Photography Contest Results Read More »
Liz from The Bird House gives a brief intro on how you can attract mason bees to your yard!
Liz from The Bird House talks about birds that are migrating in! Also, learn how to attract birds using seed and peanut feeders.
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Learn how to attract orioles to your yard! https://youtu.be/1bl3TBIVStI
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
Winter Bird Feeding Read More »
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
2019 Bird House Photography Contest Results Read More »
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
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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
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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!
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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
2018 Bird House Photography Contest Results Read More »
We love feeding and watching the birds at our feeders and get very frustrated when all that money that we spend on birdseed ends up in a squirrel’s stomach. How
Keeping the squirrels (and deer) away from feeders Read More »
This brutal cold weather we’ve been having makes most of us want to snuggle in a thick blanket with some hot chocolate and catch up on those Oscar winners from
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Here at The Bird House, many customers ask us which of our seed mixes should they purchase. Well, the best mix depends upon which birds you would like to see
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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
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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
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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
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The American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis ) is a common songbird found throughout the U.S. and fairly easy to attract to your feeder. This small bird (about 4 – 5 inches
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
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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
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.
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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.
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