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Bird Feeding throughout Late Winter


Farmington Hills, MI – January 14th, 2013  ( www.MichiganPR.net ) There are many varieties of bird feeders, including hoppers or house bird feeders, tube feeders, platform or tray feeders, hummingbird (a nectar type birdfeeder), fruit feeders, and others. In general,

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How Will Birds Find My Feeders?


Wild birds find food by sight. Place feeders in easily seen areas. Be patient and the birds will come. In order to have many birds on a frequent basis – it can take a year or two of continuous feeding,

Posted in Uncategorized, Uniquely Designed Bird Feeders

Got Squirrels? Get the Flipper – an Innovative Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder


The second a squirrel jumps on the Yankee Flipper’s perch, his weight activates a motor and the perch begins to spin. Your squirrel quickly loses his grip—and whoops—off he goes! The circular perch accommodates all birds, even cardinals. A power

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A Mushroom Birdhouse to Decorate your Yard (great housewarming gift!)


Hang this mushroom-shaped birdhouse from a tree, deck or patio to add a dash of charm to your lawn. The top removes for easy cleaning. Adding bird houses to your backyard is a great way to attract cavity-nesting birds. Remember

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Rachel’s Wild Bird Tip of the Day


Mealworms are full of nutrition and are an excellent food for insect-eating birds such as robins, wrens, woodpeckers and bluebirds. Mealworms can be fed to birds all year round, in very cold weather or very dry weather. When birds struggle

Posted in Wild Bird Food

RachelsRobin.com Announces “Dog Days of Summer Sale” – Woohoo!


  When the temperatures soar, those friendly little feathered friends can stop soaring if they are not given enough water!  We’ve talked and talked about the necessity of offering feathered visitors some water  - but during these stifling hot days

Posted in Bird Baths

Touched by a Human – Will a bird be abandoned?


If I handle a baby bird, won’t its parents pick up my scent and abandon it? It’s a myth that parent birds will abandon young that have been touched by humans—most birds have a poor sense of smell, and birds

Posted in Wild Bird Stories

Keep Hangers and Poles in your View for Best Results


Is your largest feeders hung on an available tree deep in your yard? Can you even  see it from the house? These feeders are usually filled on nice days, but they may go unfilled at times because it’s easy to

Posted in Bird Feeder Poles

6 Steps to Better Bird Feeding


1. Put out the welcome mat Help fight habitat loss by landscaping with native plants. Native plants provide nesting sites and shelter from predators. Be sure to offer plenty of feeders, nest boxes and water. 2. Prepare a proper menu

Posted in Bird Feeder Accessories

#1 Bird Watcher Myth of All Time!


True or False: Only a few birds use bird baths, so it’s not worth having one. FALSE!! On the contrary, all birds need a clean water source not just for drinking, but also for bathing and preening. Many birds that

Posted in Bird Baths
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