Feeding Wild Birds

"I realized that if I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes."
        – Charles Lindberg, famous aviator (1902- 1974)

…And Aristotle said, “One swallow does not make a summer.” By providing wild bird feed and bird feeders, you can attract more wild birds to watch in wonderment. But first, there are a few things you should know: Bird feeders should be cleaned periodically to remove debris and old seed so that disease organisms do not kill the birds you are trying to feed. Be sure to use bird seed and feeds – inappropriate food items can also kill birds.

Another factor to consider: When birds fly off from feeders, they can crash into our windows — and half of all birds that hit windows die from their injuries. Position your bird feeders far enough away from your windows, or place bird cut-out stickers on your windows so birds can recognize it as a solid surface.

Bird seed alone will not maximize the number of species visiting your yard, but you can add alternative foods, such as nectar and fruits, that will attract species that normally would not visit bird feeders – like bluebirds, robins, hummingbirds and orioles.

We have wild bird seed to attract all the species that are indigenous to our Midwestern region.