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From the Jan/Feb 2025 edition of the Bird’s-Eye View Newsletter I’ll admit, there have been times when it’s cold or rainy outside that I haven’t been quick to refill my backyard bird feeders. I’d avoid looking out the windows or tell myself, “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” But then I’d observe a cardinal hopping from port to port on a…
We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. April 2; 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Signs of Spring Nature Journaling Cleary Lake Regional Park; Prior Lake, MN Event info April 5; 10:00 am – 11:00 am Raptors of Minnesota Richardson Nature…
We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. February 1–March 16 Birds and Botanicals MN Landscape Arboretum Event info March 15; 9:00 am –12:00 pm Bird Banding Lowry Nature Center Event info March 15; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT Waterfowl Workshop…
ANN’S WINDOW TO NATURE “Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name—and they’re always glad you came!” -1983 Cheers Theme by Gary Portnoy & Judy Hart Welcome to the Eagan All Seasons Wild Bird Store where we are in the “feel good” business. We have created a community where bird newbies and bird nerds come together to share their…
The month of February was designated National Bird Feeding Month by an Illinois congressman, John Porter. In 1994, he read a resolution in to the Congressional Record. The month is an ideal time for promoting and enjoying the experience of wild bird feeding. The theme for 2025 is “Be a hero—#FeedTheBirds” Here’s how you can participate, according to the National…
Hot pepper products deter squirrels from raiding seed and suet. Squirrels are repelled by capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers hot. Birds lack this pain receptor and are therefore unbothered by the compound. Hot pepper products to deter squirrels are available at All Seasons Wild Bird Stores. Why Hot Pepper Products Work Birds lack the pain receptors that mammals have…
Did you know that All Seasons Wild Bird Store has a YouTube channel? We posted our first video in May of 2015, a video where Store Manager Linda Gorr demonstrated raising Monarch butterflies. Since then, to date we’ve posted 97 total videos, covering topics like: feeding backyard birds, bird identification, seasonal information, product tips, migration, landscaping, and more. Most of…
Although the food we provide in feeders to backyard birds is much appreciated by our feathered visitors, it is only a fraction of the food consumed in wild birds’ diets. Wild birds feast on natural sources of seeds and nectar and dine on all manner of insects. The latter are especially preferred by nesting birds because they provide protein-dense…
Our Minnetonka Store Manager Shares How She Adapts Her Backyard Feeding Stations To Accommodate Seasonal Changes The early days of a new year are a time of reflection and evaluation. Looking back over the last year, I’ve come to appreciate a pattern of seasonal changes in the way I feed the birds in my backyard. Rather than approaching the set-up…
Take advantage of these savings and specials to treat yourself and your birds. Plus, save on some great feeders and seed for gift-giving. Free gifts and Songbird Delight special Enjoy a free $10 Gift Card with a purchase of $100 or more (after discounts). Save on Songbird Delight: take $5 off a 10-lb. bag or $10 off a 30-lb bag.…
Different species of backyard birds have different food preferences. You can optimize which birds you’d like to attract by carefully selecting foods and feeders. For more information, visit https://wildbirdstore.com or talk with any of our local backyard birding experts at any local and family-owned All Seasons Wild Bird Store location.
American Goldfinches are our latest songbirds to nest, timing their broods to the ripening of Canadian Thistle. Because of this, they have particular feeding needs in the late summer/early autumn. Also, goldfinches have a late-season molt that may make them unrecognizable to the uninitiated. Around all winter, goldfinches appreciate a heartier seed once temperatures drop. Video content adapted from an…
Autumn is an active time for finches, especially for late-nesting American Goldfinches. Here are some tips for attracting and feeding finches this autumn. Expert tip: During nesting season (July and August) and throughout September, goldfinches are particularly drawn to Nyjer® and Nyjer® mixes as they feed young and teach them how to forage. Nyjer® and Nyjer® mixes are best served…
Note: this is the full interview with Russ Sandstrom. A summary of his photography tips is published in the Sept/Oct 2024 Bird’s-Eye View Newsletter. What is your earliest memory of a bird? (Is there one that sparked your interest or curiosity?) I wasn’t really into birding at the time, but when I was a teenager, I remember seeing a…
