Humingbirds & Other Yard Wildlife

Hummingbirds are such delightful wild birds to watch in your yard. I hear them buzzing all around. I have several smaller baby Hummingbirds this year. It is interesting that the red Rufus Hummingbird babies are just as bossy as their adult counterparts. I have three feeders in the front and back yard. That way the other varieties Hummingbirds have a chance to feed while the Rufus are at another feeder.

It was quite commical when my very old Cocker Spaniel was standing underneath the Hummingbird feeder. A brilliant red Rufus tried to scare the dog away from his feeder by moving around in his threatening flight pattern just six inched from the side of the dog. The dog didn't even see the bird but it was quite cute. Don't worry, we have never had an actual Hummingbird attack. They are just wonderful to watch.

Another time, I was doing yard work and a red Rufus Hummingbird came about two feet from my face. He was in his threatening flight pattern. I stood there quietly, just looking at him. It was the first time I had been that close to a Hummingbird and it was exciting. Well, he got bored and flew away. I have seen pictures where many Hummingbirds feed simultaneously from the same feeder. They will sometimes feed from your hand. If you would like to attract Hummingbirds to your yard, here is where you can find some great products:

For Hummingbird feeders and supplies: http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/WildCrittersSupplies.html

Duncraft bird baths have every type of bird baths you could want for the feather wildlife in your yard. This includes heated baths for winter and items for the baths that keep mosquitoes from breeding in the bath.

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I love to feed the Squirrels. I feed them dry corn, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and, of course, peanuts. They eat their fill and then bury the rest in the yard. Some people would rather not have squirrels but I find them to be very cute and entertaining. Here are some great squirrell supplies:

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Brackets and poles are needed to hang your bird feeders and some types of bird houses. A good variety is located here:

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Wild Critters Winter Preparation

The warmth of summer will soon be slipping into the chills of fall. We are now preparing for our children to go back to school. What are we doing to help our exquisite wild critters that frequent our yards? What about the various wild birds, deer, squirrels, etc. They all could use our assistance to make it through the tough cold season ahead.

I personally have a large variety of wild birds and a couple of grey squirrels. Occasionally, a small red squirrel frequents the bird feeder and picks up sunflower seeds on the ground. Knowing this I pour a few extra seeds on the ground for them to find. I also put squirrel food (sunflower seeds, corn, and peanuts) under a big pine tree. I keep suet feeders, thissle and sunflower seed feeders year round as well.

This year, the forest behind my house was cut down. An entire family of red squirrels and a family of raccoons have disappeared. The loan red squirrel visiting my feeder may be the only survivor. I am one of the people who enjoy all kinds of wildlife and do my best to afford some food for them all year. I try to pay closer attention to what they need in the fall and winter as food is scarcer at that time of year. One year I fed a pair of Nuthatches all winter. In the spring they brought their babies to my feeder for food. That was my reward. They went off to forage but would still come back to visit my yard. What a blessing.

To help us prepare for our wild critters, the following are some product suggestions and where to find them.

Wild Bird Seed can is available by any type no matter how hard it is to find such as: a blend of sunflower hearts, millet, canary seed and cracked corn to attract buntings, woodpeckers, juncos, cardinals, grosbeaks, chickadees, nuthatches and more. Many other varieties are available so look this one up. Automatic deliveries as often as you need can be arranged so you always have your wild birds favorite seed available.

Bird Feeders, Fruit & Nut feeders, Meal Worm Feeders: the largest variety I have ever seen in one place. Something for every type of bird.
Suets: Berry Treat, Birdsblend Song Bird, Blueberry Suet Cake, and Orange Delight suet cakes.
Oriel feeders: Beautiful glass designs as well as many colorful designs.
Squirrel Food & Feeders: Fifteen varieties of squirrel foods and feeders that are entertaining for you to watch like Corn on the Cob Jungle Gyms.
Deer Blocks: Whitetail Deer Block is full of vitamins, minerals and many other nutritious ingredients for attracting deer to your yard all year round.
Bird Houses: From Victorian style, to Window View Houses, to Nesting Houses, to Bat Houses, you have it all here to choose from.

Bird Bathes: Elegant styles, some with drippers, some with heaters, some are solar. Best variety of bird baths anywhere.
Bird Seed Containers: To store your bird seeds safely there needs to be a proper container. You will also find seed scoops.
Bird books, guides & DVDs: A library of bird books on topics like: Enjoying Cadinals, Enjoying Humingbirds, Enjoying Bird Feeding, Creating Your Backyard Bird Garden, Identification Guide to Common Back Yard Birds, Enjoying Squirrels, Guide to Bird Homes, Lost in the Woods movie, and many more.
Bird Seed Blocks: Bird seed blocks for hanging feeders as well as ground feeders.
Brackets & Poles for Feeders & Houses: Forty two styles and items from fancy to simple for hanging your feeders and bird houses.

No More Window Collision Decals: No more birds crashing into your windows. Decals that can be seen by birds on the windows but not by you inside.

Night Guard to stop Bears, Deer, Raccoons from entering your yard: If you don't want these critters in your yard or garden, this is a safe solar powered red flashing light that keeps them out.

I hope you find enough wild bird and wild critter supplies at EverythingNaturalPetFood.com to keep your yard filled with wildlife this fall and winter. I also recommend a good visit to this site to see other items you may need like: Pet Health Insurance, Natural-Human Grade-Organic-Holistic dog and cat food, Pet Wellness Care Products including Pet Rx Prescriptions, all small animal, reptile, and fish supplies. There is a very large selection of Pet Education Books including on Horses. If you like to buy pet gifts, they are here including pet gifts for we humans. If you find anything missing, send me a comment and we'll find it for you.