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Oriole Feeder

The Oriole Feeder is a nectar feeder designed specifically for orioles. Larger feeding ports and perches combine to make this ergonomically superior for these beautiful birds. No longer must they struggle for balance and a foothold on smaller hummingbird feeders. The Oriole Feeder includes a built-in ant moat, engraved nectar recipe under the cover, solid … Read more

Seasonal reminder for the birds

  A Great Time to Fall for Birds Fall migration season is a great time for watching for new and unusual birds as they leave the north, continuing to follow the food in warmer climates. In some cases, their destination is right here in central Ontario, like northern juncos, for instance, whose arrival is the … Read more

Aspects – Saucer, HighView Excel (16oz)

Easy to Fill & Clean with a Lifetime Guarantee! 16-ounces – 6 feeding ports Free box of nectar mix with feeder The HummZinger series of feeders is widely regarded as the easiest to fill and clean and one of the best designed hummingbird feeders available. The Aspects 441 HIghView Excel includes a HighView perch that … Read more

Garden Tips: Jewels of the Air

Some people refer to hummingbirds (“hummers” to birdwatchers) as “winged jewels,’ which is no surprise, given their small size, the males’ brilliant iridescent colours, and the way they flit about. There are 5 hummingbird species in Canada, but only one, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, in Ontario. Males have bright red throats, iridescent green backs, wings, and … Read more

Garden Gate: Episode 97 – Answering your questions (Sept. 9, 2016)

CHEX TV air date: Sept. 9th, 2016Click link to watch this episode online   My Garden Gate episodes are often inspired by what birds we’re seeing, products that have recently arrived or questions from customers!  So on this episode I will answer two timely questions. First off, how to keep wasps and yellow jackets out … Read more

Garden Gate: Episode 88 – Ideas for Mother’s Day

CHEX TV airdate: April 29th, 2016 Click link to watch online. Join me on this episode for some tips on what your mother may enjoy for Mother’s Day! She’s special so you need to find something as special as she is. We have lovely dip pots, hummingbird feeders, little side tables, bird baths etc! This … Read more

Birding Tips

Hummer Tips Attracting Hummingbirds to your garden Providing Water for your birds Discouraging large birds Where Are All My Finches? How to Select Bird Seed Squirrel-Proofing Your Bird Feeder Winter Bird Feeding Hummer FYI By: Droll Yankees Besides nectar, Hummingbirds consume protein in the form of insects which they find inside flowers, on plants and … Read more

HummerPlus Brush

The HummerPlus® Brush bristles won’t scratch feeders Curved 9” brush design cleans interior curves of hummingbird feeders. Also effectively cleans the ports on tubular feeders and the Droll Yankees BTG feeder quickly and easily. Made in the U.S.A.   *Care and cleaning: Clean feeders every 3 to 5 days to prevent the growth of bacteria. Wash … Read more

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