August 30, 2010 – 3:11 pm
Pat Marshall is the inventor of the Twirl-a-Squirrel™ Electronic Bird Feeder Baffle. He relates here the story of how the idea for Twirl-a-Squirrel™ came to be:
“I was sitting in my kitchen one day watching the birds eating when I noticed that I could not see the birds on the opposite side of the feeder. I tried to move from one window to another to get a glimpse at the birds but was frustrated in that I could not figure out what kinds of birds they were!
That is when I thought of the initial version of the ‘Twirl-a-Squirrel™’ invention! Except this version would be for rotating birds very slowly.
“So about a week later I had a crude prototype made that had a wire that went from the top of the feeder to an on/off switch inside my house. Then when birds landed I turned the on/off switch on and was pleasantly surprised to see that at certain RPMs, the birds did not mind at all the rotating bird feeders. In fact I think they liked it more since now they too could see 360 degrees around them, which was great for looking out for predators like house cats trying to sneak up on the feeding birds.
“Well one day, while I was testing my new invention, a squirrel jumped on the feeder, which of course scared away all of the birds. This was when I asked myself, ‘If I rotated the hanging feeder fast enough, would the squirrel want to jump off? So I took my prototype down, made some minor modifications to the gearbox and motor and hung it back up again the next day. This time when a squirrel jumped on, I turned the ‘high-speed’ switch on and was so excited to see that my new invention ‘Twirl-a-Squirrel™’ worked fantastic! The squirrel did indeed get dizzy after about five seconds of riding the ‘merry-go-round’ feeder. As the days went by, it was even more fun watching the squirrels all try and defeat this invention. Of course they never did!”
August 23, 2010 – 3:08 pm
Humanely rid your home of bats using Bonide Bat Magic Repellent Granules. Bats prefer to roost in dark, confined areas such as attics, wall voids, and crawl spaces. 
Keeping these animals out of your home creates a safer haven for your family. The four place packets in this package are filled with a granular mixture, which interferes with the bat’s sensory organs, making it difficult for the animal to communicate or function. Bats will naturally leave the area for one more comfortable to them. The all natural spearmint and peppermint oils within the place packs create a pleasant scent in the area, and one pack is usually effective for 150 square feet. Place these packages wherever you have seen bat activity, and be sure to seal any holes once all the bats are gone.
Naturally repel bats from your home with Bat Magic Repellent Granules.
Active Ingredients: Peppermint oil: 2%
Spearmint oil: 2%
Inert Ingredients: Fuller’s earth: 96%
Package Contents: four 0.5 oz. place packs
Method of Application: place where needed
August 17, 2010 – 2:55 pm
This Fall Blossoms Birdfeeder is part of the Retro Chic Collection by Rossos International that will add personality to any home.
 The roof is made out of galvanized steel and has a pagoda style. The diagonal lines create a very contemporary feel and the pattern is certain to offer an expression of individuality.
The Retro Chic bird feeder collection was designed by Helena, displaying her reverence for nature & her passion for detail. This line is filled with detail but, but what is most unique about this line is that it is not only decorative but fully functional & easy to clean.
The roof is made out of galvanized steel & screwed to the wood for greater reinforcement.
This bird feeder has 4 feeding stations plus a perched station for greater dimension to this unique design. Our feeders are made from exterior grade ply board, kiln dried hardwood & non toxic exterior grade paint. The clear plastic reservoir windows keep the feed level visible at all times and can be removed for convenient cleaning. Filling your feeder is simple, just lift up the roof and allow the seed to fill out the house.
Birds that use this feeder: Chickadees, finches, cardinals, goldfinches, nuthatches, sparrows, starlings, grosbeaks, jays, wrens, kinglets, titmice, towhees, woodpeckers. Seed or feed options: mixed seed, peanut chunks, safflower seed, sunflower kernels, cracked corn.
High quality safflower seed is ideal for attracting cardinals, grosbeaks, nuthatches, and chickadees to your yard. Safflower seed is rich in fat and protein, which are needed for survival.
Safflower is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual, usually with many long sharp spines on the leaves. Plants are 30 to 150 cm tall with globular flower heads (capitula) and commonly, brilliant yellow, orange or red flowers. Each branch will usually have from one to five flower heads containing 15 to 20 seeds per head.
Safflower has a strong taproot which enables it to thrive in dry climates, but the plant is very susceptible to frost injury from stem elongation to maturity.
In many cases, safflower seeds will do the trick in stopping squirrels feed at your feeders. These small white seeds are high in protein and fat but have a bitter taste that blackbirds, starlings, grackles and squirrels generally don’t like. Here are some songbirds that do enjoy safflower seeds.
- Safflower seeds are favorites of cardinals and are typically the No. 1 ingredient in mixes designed to attract these bright red birds. Jays enjoy these seeds too.
- Chickadees, house finches, titmice, nuthatches, buntings, and grosbeaks are some of the smaller songbirds that also like safflower seeds.
- Many species of woodpecker will eat safflower seeds as well as their preferred foods, such as nuts
- Mourning doves, named for their soft, sad-sounding call, are common backyard visitors; they like safflower seeds, too.
WoodLink introduces Slot ‘n Pin, the newest innovation to come along in many years in hooks, hangers and accessories for the lawn & garden/ birding industry.
Slot ‘n Pin features heavy-duty steel hangers, hooks and mounts with a patented design that allows color-coded accessory hangers or hooks (with a pin) that simply slide into matching colorcoded mounting receivers or clamps (the slot).
Slot ‘n Pin accessories can be installed in just minutes on pole connectors that allow for single, double, triple and quad combinations of various accessories; wall mounts that allow for single and double hooks and hangers; or deck clamps that allow for single or double hooks and hangers on either vertical or horizontal deck rails.
This ingenious design provides limitless combinations of accessory design for the consumer who wants to create their own unique backyard sensation.
- Unique designs that provide limitless combinations
- Mix & match
- Easy to change and add new accessories to create a new look
The NEW Slot n’ Pin
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Suet feeding was once primarily for winter feeding, but now has become a year-round activity and supplements a regular seed-feeding program (and in some cases replaces seed altogether). 
Wild Bird Suet is a high-energy source of food for birds, but used to have a bad connotation because it was messy and greasy. The new generation suet produced by C&S uses rendered beef kidney fat and seed, fruit combinations that may be easily fed year round. C and S also has a suet “dough” form that won’t melt for those extremely hot southern areas.
To fill a suet feeder, simply take off the plastic wrap, keeping the suet in the plastic container, and insert into a suet basket.
Hang the basket so that the suet is facing upside down–wild birds like to eat suet from this angle. No mess–no melting–and an excellent source of energy fat and protein to wild birds when they need it most.
Suet has come long way from the corner butcher and is now a highly refined product that is easy-to-use and extremely rewarding.
Not only can you save money and cleanup time with a tray, adding a seed tray to a tubular feeder may attract different birds. Some birds, such as cardinals, prefer a flat surface to feed from. 
A bird seed tray provides birds a place to perch and also catches seed that would otherwise fall to the ground.
The droll yankees tray pictured to the right is a cinch to attach using the threaded plug that comes with it and removal for cleaning is just as easy.
It can also be attached using the Pole Adapter so that you can pole mount your tubular bird feeder with the tray attached. The ADPT is included with the Garden Pole and Ultimate Yard System or can be purchased separately.
Attach the seed tray with a Suet Link and hang a suet cage or another feeder beneath.
The A-6 Seed Tray fits the Droll Yankees “A” Series Classics, the “TH” Series Classics, and the “CJ” Series New Generation, as well as some other brands.
Made of UV Stabilized Polycarbonate, it will provide years of perching for your birds.
Show your patriotism on July 4th and throughout the summer. We may not always agree with what  happens in Washington DC – but we have the ability to vote and change things.
This is what being an American means. Whether you proudly display the American Flag or hang a USA Red White and Blue Flag Bird Feeder - let others know that you believe in this great country and the men and women who have sacrificed their lives, families and everything they had to make sure that freedom reigned.
Patriotism means love of country — love of one’s country, one’s homeland — a very simple emotional attachment to the place where you’re from. The whole essence of American patriotism is that you listen to the other side.
Patriotism is shown with respect. Respect for the birds that share our space, respect for our fellow men, respect for different opinions and respect for the diversity that America stands for.
Happy 4th of July to bird lovers across the United States!
 Keeping the squirrels away from your bird feeder this summer can be a challenge. However, a squirrel-proof bird feeder will help prevent the squirrels from getting onto the bird feeder and taking out the bird seed without a lot of hassle. In addition to keeping the squirrels away from eating bird seed from the bird feeder, squirrel-proof bird feeders help to attract more birds to your yard by helping to ensure that the birds get to eat the bird seed. Here are a few very effective squirrel-proof bird feeders that will keep the squirrels and won’t break the bank:
- The Squirrel Proof Caged Port Tube Bird Feederby Audubon Woodlink has a cage around every feeding ports to help prevent the squirrels from getting to the bird seed. It’s unique design makes it effective at preventing the squirrels from eating the bird seed and allows the birds eat without the fear of squirrels bothering them.
- Another economical, yet effective squirrel-proof bird feeder is the Bird Shelter Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder by Opus, Inc. This squirrel-proof bird feeder has a sleek shape and is designed to keep the squirrels away with its unique weight activated system. It is ideal for feeding a variety of smaller sized birds including finches and other types of songbirds.
- The Squirrel Dilemma Easy Feeder BirdFeeder by Perky Pet is sure to keep the squirrels out of your bird feeder and is easy on the wallet. This squirrel-proof bird feeder consists of a tube covered by wire that makes it easy for the birds to reach the bird seed, but not the squirrels. It has 6 feeding ports and can hold up to four pounds of bird seed, so it allows to feed multiple birds at one time and doesn’t require a lot of refilling.
 If you love watching the birds in your yard, but don’t want to spend the time refilling your bird feeders on a regular basis, a pre-filled bird feeder will take the hassle out of refilling your bird feeder and is very convenient to use. Pre-filled bird feeders are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles and will attract various types of wild birds to your yard. Here are a few of my favorite pre-filled bird feeders to choose from that make bird feeding a breeze:
- Attracting finches and other types of songbirds is easy with the Ready to Use Nyjer Sack by C and S Products. This handy sack is filled with high quality Nyjer bird seed that is ideal for attracting and feeding finches. Just open up the package and hang on a tree limb or post in your yard. Finches love to cling and feed from the sack, so this pre-filled bird feeder is perfect for novices or experienced bird watchers.
- The Peanut Butter Hanging Feederis a pre-filled bird feeder that contains suet and is ideal for attracting and feeding a variety of birds in your yard. Peanut butter is a great source of protein and fat for the wild birds and this pre-filled feeder is very convenient and easy to use. The container is designed to be easily hung on a branch or post for the birds to enjoy.
- To make feeding hummingbirds easier and more convenient, try a pre-filled hummingbird feeder to attract the hummingbirds to your yard. The four pack of Prefilled Hummingbird Feedersby Audubon Woodlink makes feeding hummingbirds very simple and quick. Each bottle is filled with nectar and made of recycled materials. After the bottle is empty is may be thrown out to avoid having the hassle of cleaning out the feeder.
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