Winter Wild Bird Care
Winter birds are still here and covering feeders. Make sure to keep your bird feeders clean as Salmonellosis and Avian conjunctivitis (finch eye disease) are among us…..
Birding in January
January is a great month to do bird related activities. From beginners to experts, there’s much to look for. Wintering sparrows (Fox Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, and Dark-eyed Juncos) can all be found on platform or ground feeders, along with our year-round Field, Song, and Chipping Sparrows. Savannah Sparrows are an extremely common field […]
Wild Alabama
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush? Perhaps, but what many people don’t realize is that any time during the day you could have many birds in the bushes, or trees, that you may not even notice. One of the many bird and other wildlife related issues of rapid growing cities […]
Just in – Solar Powered Birdbath Bubbler
Now back in stock. Backyard Essentials presents floating leaf solar powered birdbath bubbler and solar birdbath bubbler. Moving water attracts 10x’s as many birds and discourages mosquitoes. No battery or electricity needed. Runs automatically with sufficient sunlight. Get them before they’re gone!
How to Build a Bubbling Boulder Bird Bath
Dig a hole approximately 16″ to 18″ at the deepest point. (Note: the deepest point needs to be close to the edge of the excavation for easy access, this will be the location of the pump vault.) 2. Length and width of the hole needs to be at least 24″ longer and 24″ wider than […]
Winter Care for your Fountains, Bird Baths & Statuary
Changes in temperature and humidity can adversely affect your cast stone and concrete fountains and statuary by causing it to expand and contract. To protect your garden fountains, birdbaths, and statuary from winter weather, follow these few simple winterizing steps to insure your garden accents are ready for next year’s warmer weather: 1. Empty fountain […]