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Going Green with Bird Feeders


Everyone is concerned about the environment.  A great way to participate in  ”going green” is to purchased items made from recycled material.  Woodlink has a great line of Going Green Bird Feeders that will add a great earth-conscious aspect to your bird

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Why Use a Window Birdfeeder?


What is the purpose of a window birdfeeder?  Well, they are a perfect way to enjoy birds up close!  This is great for small children (of course, they need to learn not to bang on the window), the elderly who

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American Goldfinches and Brown Finches


Did you know that Brown finches that turn yellow are American Goldfinches? These 4-5 inch long birds, with a wingspan of 7-9 inches, change from having dull winter feathers to brilliant breeding plumage in the spring. American Goldfinches are unique

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Sweet Suet: Fattening Up the Wild Birds


Don’t stop the suet feeding just yet. Those little songful beauties have just traveled thousands of miles to land in your backyard and need some fattening up! Many wild bird lovers will offer suet during the winter months and then

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Cardinal Feeder – Enjoy your Cardinals up Close and Personal


Northern Cardinals are a medium-sized songbird with short, rounded wings. They are about 9 inches in length, they have  a long tail, a heavy conical bill, and a crest. They are beautiful birds and most birdwatchers love to have them

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Warm Nights = Windows Open = Sound of Birds in the Morning


It has been unseasonably warm across much of the United States and that trend is no different where we live. RachelsRobin.com is headquartered near the Detroit area. The last few days have reached mid to upper 70′s and the nights

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Attract Orioles with Oranges and Grape Jelly


Children are not the only ones you can attract with grape jelly, orioles love it too! Made from 90% recycled plastic lumber, the Going Green Oriole Fruit Feeder helps to preserve the environment and makes a durable and healthy bird

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Benefits of a Caged Birdfeeder


For most people choosing the right birdfeeder consists of very simple criteria.  A feeder purchase is based on: durability, weather resistance and squirrel resistance. Noone want to fill up a feeder and watch the squirrels gobble down every last bit

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Bird Feeding and Bird Watching are on the Rise


Bird watching is the perfect vehicle for understanding the natural world. The increase in bird watching hobbyists align with Americans reaching back to the roots of nature to enjoy the creatures that we share our worlds with. There are so

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Spring Fever – Welcome Back the Birds


It is time to think about spring!   Warmer temperatures, snow melted, buds on tree, crocus blooming and your backyard birds returning.  Now is the time to purchase new feeders and plan out where you will hang or mount them. The

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