Variety is the Spice of Bird Feeding
Bird feeding has come a long way since its primitive beginning in the late 1800s.
In those days, bird feeding enthusiasts could only offer some waste grains swept up from a hay loft, bits of suet or pork fat nailed to a tree, or maybe a few table crumbs placed on a tree stump. But today, after decades of observation and research, your backyard menu can be the most diverse, highest quality ever offered.
Peanuts, being relatively new to the bird feeding menu, are a great example. They are nutritionally high in protein and fat while being very attractive to a broad array of birds.
Since the 1990s, mealworms have dramatically grown in popularity because they draw insect-loving birds such as bluebirds, wrens, catbirds, and even certain warblers into the backyard.
Then there's WBU's Bark Butter - no other single food is known to attract more birds. More than 76 species have been observed feeding on this nutritcious, spreadable suet.
And now we have our new Stackables to give you the option of mixing several types of food on one feeder.
And with all the food on sale this month, now is the time to try something new.
Also look for our Feeder Wash and our 15th Birthday Party this month!
-Chris, George, Carol, Mary, Jill, Danielle, Pat (and Teddy!)-------------------------------------------
