Purple Martin Birdhouse

Now is a good time to lower your purple martin birdhouse. This will make it easier to reach in and clean it out. You may also need to do some repairs on it. By doing this now, it will be ready for new families in the spring and save you very much needed time when the weather breaks

Wooden Birdhouses and Feeders

WOW!! I've seen so many flocks of birds lately. It is a sure sign that the weather is beginning to cool down and winter is around the corner. The birds are heading south.
I've placed some wooden birdhouses and feeders around, so that when they need to stop and eat or rest there'll be plenty for them. Are you prepared?

Hanging Bird Feeders

With the onset of the cooler temperatures, we have been "cleaning up" our yard and flower beds. One of the things we do when pulling our sunflowers is to cut the dried head and place them in hanging feeder. When we have the giant sunflowers we often will leave the head on something high....perhaps the swing or picnic table. The birds will have fun cleaning out the seeds

Duck Houses

The Bufflehead, with its striking white sides and white patch on its head, is smaller than most cavity nesting ducks. They are dependent on nest boxes.
Breeds in Alaska east to western Quebec, and south in mountains to Washington and Montana. Winters in southern U.S., south to Mexico, Gulf Coast and northern Florida.

Fancy Birdhouses

Whether you have a fancy birdhouse or the natural rustic birdhouse, it's time to make sure that they are clean and in good repair. The cold weather is coming and our little feathered friends will appreciate a clean dry place to rest or stay over as they begin the long trip to a warmer climate.

Preparing For Winter

The birds are beginning to plan for winter. Are you? Birds have already begun to scout for food sources for the winter. As they flit about, they're watching for food, watch and shelter. When the cold weather begins, they will know exactly where to go, so now is the time to make sure that you have bird feeders are ful. And be sure to keep them filled, as they will come to depend on this source once they have begun to use it.
This is also a good time for you to prepare lodging (if you haven't already done so) for them.

Butterfy Houses

Who doesn't enjoy seeing a butterfly. They are so beautiful and graceful. They flit from flower to flower, to bushes and trees. Sometimes they land on other things. Yesterday while sitting on the front porch a butterfly appeared and landed on my husbands' hand. The moment was so surreal. Was it trying to communicate? I don't know. We know we just sat as still as could be so as not to scare it away, and we enjoyed the moment admiring one of God's creatures. What can you do to encourage butterflies to your yard? Do you have colorful plants or a butterfly house?