ANN”S WINDOW TO NATURE According to the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, upwards of 1/3 of all US adults are participating in some kind of recreational activity or hobby related to birds and nature. As scientists have revealed, bird feeding and birdwatching brings nature to into our daily lives, and with it all the many benefits to physical, and mental health…
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…
KSTP’s Megan and Chris recently asked Eagan Store Manager Ann McCarthy to share get tips on how to attract and feed winter birds with their viewers. You can see the video below (note: video can take a few seconds to load). You can also see it on their website: https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/winter-backyard-birding-tips/
Regular cleaning of your backyard bird feeders is important for keeping our birds healthy. We encourage you to check your bird feeders every time you fill them to make sure they are clean. This helps reduce the spread of diseases. Here are a few resources for how to clean your feeders. In addition, our All Seasons Wild Bird Store locations…