Wild Birds Unlimited

Spring migration brings a show of ever-changing characters through your yard including hummingbirds, orioles and warblers. Next comes nesting season, watch for parents bringing their fledglings to your feeders. Get ready for a fun-filled season in your backyard!

It’s springtime, there’s a lot happening in our backyards. It doesn’t get much better than when you see that first hummingbird show up! In this episode, John and Brian will break down the different hummingbird and oriole species. They’ll also answer some FAQs when it comes to nectar feeding and how you can bring these birds to your yard. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Global Big Day is here! Wherever you are, be a part of birding’s biggest team by sharing the birds you find today. Head to ebird.org/globalbigday to learn how to get started.

In our latest episode, John and Brian are joined by Naturalist David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation. Together, they break down the components needed to make your backyard the ideal bird habitat. As stewards of our own backyards, we’ve never been more empowered to make a difference for wildlife. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Forest Guardians spotted 13 monarchs arriving at Cerro Pelon on October 23. By October 28, clouds of monarchs rolled in forming the first significant roost. Take a look! Video courtesy of Butterflies & Their People Forest Guardians

Winter is coming! In this episode, John and Brian discuss how you can make your yard bird friendly and what you can do to help the birds prepare for the upcoming colder months. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or here: https://www.wbu.com/podcast/ Thanks for listening!

Creating an autumn habitat in your yard is a great way to help #SaveTheSongBirds 1. Leave the landscape - Spent plants and leaves provide natural food sources ...and protective cover for the birds 2. Provide food and water - High fat foods and a heated birdbath 3. Provide shelter - Birds will seek refuge from the wind in dense vegetation, brush piles, natural cavities, nest boxes, or roosting boxes Now is a great time to clean and repair your feeders, too!

Be on the lookout for Pine Siskins! Let us know when you have them and where you are located.

Ricketts Glen Birds No one knows the birds and habitat like ebird compiler and retired PA Game Commission biologist Doug Gross. Join as he discusses the avian diversity at one of the most popular state parks. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 19, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) ... Register in advance for this meeting: https://keystone-edu.zoom.us//tZEkcuyrqjMpHt1j72qLfJfCezFM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Studies show a constant, and reliable source of supplemental food helps improve the overall health and body condition of wild birds. Meet your birds’ seasonal n...eeds with at least one foundational feeder that dependably provides food and does not have to be filled very often. Foods like Winter SuperBlend and Bark Butter are packed with energy to help the birds stay warmer and longlasting, allowing you to take fewer trips to fill the feeder. Do you have a foundational feeder? See more

Hummingbird migration news: With temperatures falling and daylight dimming, hummingbirds are packing on the calories to build energy reserves for the journey south.

For those of you who have the joy of watching hummingbirds in nature, you will love this! Taken with a highspeed camera, and lots and lot of patience in my gard...en, it happens only in a fraction of a second. At the feeder, wasps can be quite agressive. And hummnigbirds have insect-like flight capabilities and are crazy fast - taken at over 2000 fps! #nature #wildlife #hummingbirds #nationalgeographic #birds #science #slomo See more

Looking for a way to feed the birds and not the squirrels? Safflower is a small white seed that is high in protein and fat. Most songbirds eat safflower, while squirrels (and blackbirds) typically do not. Do you feed safflower to your birds?