Lately we are seeing lots of grackles and starlings around. If you don’t want them taking over your feeders, we have options! Some feeders like the Squirrel Buster Plus can be adjusted so the weight of the grackles close the feeder. This can definitely help slow down their seed consumption! We also have caged feeders … Read more
Hummingbirds and orioles are back! As per usual schedule they arrived at the beginning of May and we’ve been hearing all about your sightings. A lot of other migratory birds are now arriving and it’s so exciting! In this episode I show you a couple of the feeders we have available. Many feeders account for … Read more
The “birds” are back. It’s hard not to think of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film when gangs of noisy blackbirds descend upon our feeders. We’re talking, of course, about grackles and starlings. They are called many names for their bullying and aggressive behaviour but to the question “are they invasive?”: the answer is yes and no. … Read more