Pest Patrol

Protecting backyard birds from hungry hawks

One positive aspect of winter is watching the birds at the bird feeder. While it benefits our feathered neighbors, it also sets up a situation where they are on the menu. Lunchtime for everyone Last winter we sat at our kitchen table having lunch, and noticed a beautiful hawk sitting on the top of the ...

Feed the birds now so they eat garden pests in the future

It hasn’t been a terrible winter this year, but early in the season we decided to feed the birds that help us so much throughout the summer. We picked off the insects that feed on the fruits and vegetables in the garden. We bought a feeder and a general mix of wild bird seed because, ...