Attracting wild birds to backyards with bird feeders, bird houses and bird baths is an intriguing and gratifying hobby. Using the right feeder to attract Hummingbirds, Bluebirds or Cardinals, will help to attract the specific birds you want to your garden. But there is so much more that you can do to bring wild birds up close for hours of exciting viewing!

The brightly coloured feathers of the Cardinal are aptly named after the red robes worn by the Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church.	The wise old “Professor” of the bird world, flies silently through the forest at night. His talons poised for the kill.	A male Ruby Throated Hummingbird shows us why the Early Spanish Explorers called Hummingbirds “flying jewels”.

Your first feathered visitor to your bird feeder is a special exhilarating experience. This feeling does not end after the first visitor either, but continues with the second and third...

The first one back from spring migration, every year.

A new type of wild bird you have never seen before at your bird feeder (should I run for my bird identification book!) or just watch.

Your first young family of finches having their first bath in your bird bath!

The list of exhilarating moments can go on and on. Wild birds at your bird feeders are awesome, but be careful!

But, “Why be careful?” you ask?

Every wild bird feeder, bird house and birding accessory should come with the warning:

“Wild bird feeding can be addictive!”

Of course it’s not an “addiction” in the negative, destructive sense. It is a healthy, cherished and positive hobby. A pastime that enhances your life in so many ways. That has certainly been my experience. One that I am now passing on to my grandchildren and eagerly sharing with you.

Why Am I Writing This Web Site on Wild Birds?

I would like to share with you what I've learned over thirty years of pursuing my passion.

My husband and I owned a backyard bird feeding store for a number of years. We learned a great deal from selling thousands of birding supply items.

There is a vast amount of equipment, books and other excellent products available. There are many outstanding manufacturers and distributors in the birding industry. I'll pass on what I learned from that experience. About various products and what customers told me. You may be looking for answers to some problems. It is my hope that you will find them here.

√ What to look for in bird feeders?

√ Squirrels, cats, raccoons and bears!*#?

√ Large piles of uneaten seed under your feeder!

√ Starlings and Blackbirds invading your yard, during migration seasons.

√ How to attract the birds you want to see in your yard?

√ How to keep bird feeders clean to prevent disease?

√ What type of bird house should I put up?

√ What type of birding binoculars should I choose for bird watching?

You are invited to explore this web site to find out more about the many aspects of backyard bird feeding and wild bird watching. I hope you will find my web site both educational and entertaining. (But remember this is a new work in progress just started in July 2006! There is much more to come, please stop by often.)