We're All About Birds, for All Seasons

October 2006

You can start thinking about taking your hummingbird feeders down for winter storage.  Before boxing them up, clean them in a mild bleach solution so they're ready to go next spring.

Now's a good time to relocate that tube feeder , too.  Especially if you've been feeding Nyjer seed all summer and have been neglectful in raking up the tiny hulls left on the ground.  Give your yard a break, and eliminate various bacteria, before winter sets in.  Just move it a couple feet away - your finches won't even notice.

You may want to consider selecting a nice new birdbath as a garden or yard focus point, too.  Our birdbaths traditionally go on sale in October, but supplies are limited so watch for our sale notice! 

Speaking of birdbaths, if you don't have a heated birdbath , we can't recommend strongly enough that you purchase one.  A heated water source will draw nearly as many birds in the winter as a feeder.  While our heated baths are not on sale, we do have a great selection of stand-alones or heating elements that you can place in your existing (or new) bath.