Wild Bird Habitat's Featured Bird Feeder for November

The Sky Cafe Bird Feeder by Arundale Products is the  best squirrel proof bird feeder in the world . This large bird feeder keeps the birds happy, while its unique and durable design protects against squirrels and the elements. Squirrels slide off the dome every time they try, and they do keep trying, again and again, making this the best squirrel proof bird feeder around. Made in the U.S.A., this feeder has a  *Lifetime Warranty against squirrel damage* .

	Sky Cafe - Hang or Post Mount on 1" pole

 

This large bird feeder opens onto a wide tray that provides birds a comfortable place to feed, but keeps squirrels out. Cardinals, chickadees, tufted titmice, woodpeckers and many other songbirds gather together on this full-view round bird feeder. Cardinals, who may hesitate to land on narrow spots, are eager to land on this circular platform.

The large 17" diameter squirrel proof dome protects seed from rain and snow. Its large capacity 1 1/2" gallon bucket means fewer trips to refill. Clear-view, easy-flow seed dispensing means birds peck at a seed and it falls out in front of them onto the tray for easy dining. The Sky Cafe Bird Feeder is available in original clear, emerald green, sapphire blue, ruby red, & sunset orange.

This feeder works as both a hanging bird feeder and a pole mounted bird feeder. Assembling the hanging bird feeder is easy with our free hanging kit and water guard. Also fits a 1-inch diameter pole if you prefer to pole mount the feeder.

As of 2015,the Sky Cafe has been updated to a much more resilient & durable poly-carbonate material. Made in the U.S.A., this new material has high impact-resistance and is now much stronger and resistant to cracks and breakage. The durable poly-carbonate lasts for years and years, making the Sky Cafe Bird Feeder the most durable bird feeder on the market, as well as the best squirrel proof bird feeder. No need to buy bird feeder replacements every other year! The eco friendly dome is made from 100% recycled materials.

This bird feeder is highly recommended by Bird Watcher's Digest and Bill Adler, Jr.'s book.  Buy this bird feeder and see for yourself why customers are so loyal to this product!

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• Wild Bird Habitat's backyard bird feeding tips
• What is the "bird of the month? It might have been our National bird had Ben got his way 
• Read "Dave's Bird Chatter" for November
• Register for the 2020 Bluebird Convention
• Join the 120th Annual Christmas Bird Count
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CAGED BIRD FEEDERS

	Carolina Wrens

A bird feeder that has always been a favorite of mine since I began feeding birds some 35 years ago is a caged bird feeder. 

Caged bird feeders come with seed tubes which is perfect for feeding hulled sunflower seed, black oil sunflower seed, or specialty nut mixes. Others have mesh tubular inserts for feeding shelled peanuts. Either make a great woodpecker

	Downy Woodpecker

feeder, especially the ones for shelled peanuts, and a safe haven for smaller birds such as the finches. 

European Starlings, Common Grackles, and squirrels are thwarted from being able to gain access, thus you are able to feed the more desirable birds you are trying to attract. One draw back is since it deters larger birds, it also makes it impossible for the Northern Cardinal to access. In that case I provide a platform bird feeder with safflower or Nutra safflower to attract them. Safflower is rejected by 99.9% of squirrels and is the least favorite of blackbirds.

Maybe it's time you added a caged feeder to your backyard bird feeding program. Check out Wild Bird Habitat's CAGED FEEDERS 

Environmentally Friendly Bird Feeders

Although the durability and natural look of cedar bird feeders continue to be preferred, the new line of feeders made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic is gaining in popularity. Many of these bird feeders have a lifetime warranty against fading, pealing, cracking, and chipping. They clean up like brand new, even after years of use. And speak of easy cleaning, many of the cedar and recycled plastic feeders we stock have removable perforated steel bottoms. This also allows moisture to pass through and the seed to remain dry.

 

Recycled Bird Feeders

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How to Identify Birds Without Using Your Eyes

From Bird Watchers Digest

 

 

Need some help identifying birds? 

Merlin Bird ID APP (free)

Answer five simple questions about a bird you are trying to identify and Merlin will come up with a list of possible matches. Merlin offers quick identification help for all levels of bird watchers to learn about North America and Europe's common and rare birds!

Merlin Photo ID APP (free)

A new advanced version of the Photo ID tool is now available for download in the latest version of Merlin Bird ID for Android and iPhone . Select an image from your smartphone image gallery or snap a shot from the back of your cameras viewfinder, and Merlin will walk you through the 2 quick steps before showing you a list of possible species.

 Audubon Bird ID & Guide APP (free)

The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. Built for all experience levels, it will help you identify the birds around you, keep track of the birds you've seen, and get outside to find new birds near you. Now with Bird ID Wizard

HARD COPY FIELD GUIDES form Wild Bird Habitat

Shifting Ranges: 588 Habitats in a Changing Climate

In 2015, the National Audubon Society released a groundbreaking report called "Birds and Climate Change." This report detailed what we can expect for North American bird species in the coming decades. It focuses on the impacts of climate change on 588 avian species using decades of observations from Audubon members and our best understanding of what each species needs to survive.

In the most likely climate scenarios, the majority of the bird species studied-314-will see at least 50 percent of their current summer or winter range no longer suitable for them. Some species, like the purple finch, may see an increase in their expected habitable ranges because new habitats will become suitable as existing ones are no longer viable for them. Others, like the burrowing owl, are expected to mostly lose territory. Some impacts of climate change are unavoidable, but we can still protect many of the species we love. One of the most important ways to protect birds from the effects of climate happens to be one of the most important ways to protect birds in general: creating and protecting habitats. These strongholds should take into account both current and future bird populations. 

To view the redistribution of 588 North American bird species from 2000 to 2080 open the Audubon Field Guide. Select a bird (or search a bird species) then scroll down to the bottom and watch the changes in that birds range as habitats change due to a warming climate.

AUDUBON FIELD GUIDE