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How Wood Duck Boxes Boost Populations

It certainly seems like more and more folks are getting into wood duck placement, at least out here in our neck of the woods.  Most times when I pass a marshy area while in my car, I can often spot a few wood duck boxes nicely hung on the trees. We have also been a […]

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Spring Spotlight – The Chimney Swift

Nothing cuts through the air quite the same as the chimney swift.  These small birds are one of the most distinctive species while in flight, where it spends the majority of its life.  Its name is derived from the fact that it has been known to cling to the vertical walls on the inside of […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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Install a Pole System and Squirrel Baffle to Win the Battle against Squirrels

Squirrels:  A popular topic here at our store as it seems folks do battle with these critters on a daily basis in an effort to keep them out of their feeders and away from their bird seed. Squirrels are crafty creatures that have the ability to quickly climb or leap from tree branches onto objects […]  

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Be an Early Bird This Spring

Be an Early Bird This Spring

Despite the migration being a little ahead of schedule, we are still awaiting a large portion of returning migrants to our area this spring.  Aside from keeping squirrels and other problem animals away from bird feeders, one of the most common questions we get is; “How can I attract more birds to my yard this […]  

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