{"id":1976,"date":"2023-05-04T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbannaturestore.blog\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2023-05-04T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T18:00:00","slug":"happy-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/04\/happy-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"HAPPY MOTHER\u2019S DAY!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mother\u2019s Day is coming soon!&nbsp; Did you ever think of helping our mother birds as they begin to raise their young? &nbsp; Nesting season is underway and will continue through the mid-summer months. &nbsp; We can help momma birds by supplying them with fresh seed, and water to stay hydrated.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Egg shells can also be offered to help replenish calcium in breeding females. You will want to sterilize the shells to ensure they aren\u2019t contaminated with bacteria.&nbsp; Break them in half, rinse, and place them on a baking sheet.&nbsp; Bake at 250 degrees for 10 minutes.&nbsp; You don\u2019t want them to turn brown.&nbsp; When they\u2019ve cooled, simply break them into pieces, about the size of a sunflower seed, and add to their seed or sprinkle them on a tray or platform feeder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7371.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1978\" width=\"523\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7371.jpg 1910w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7371-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7371-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7371-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7371-1536x988.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some fun facts about bird behaviour during nesting season.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Did you know that Brown-headed Cowbirds choose a host and lay their eggs there?&nbsp; It\u2019s been noted that they have laid their eggs in nests of 247 different species!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Females are usually in charge of selecting the nest location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orioles weave intricate nests made of bark strips and plant fibre and line the inside with soft feathers and animal fur.&nbsp; Their nests are 4 inches deep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Female hummingbirds do all the work, building their nest, incubating the eggs and feeding the young.&nbsp; Hummingbird nestlings stay in the nest longer than other species, 20-28 days.&nbsp; When they fledge from the nest they\u2019re quite independent and don\u2019t depend on their mom like other species.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div aria-label=\"Offset Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-offset alignwide\"><ul class=\"coblocks-gallery has-border-radius-2 has-caption-style-dark has-large-images has-small-gutter\"><li class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-offset__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2191\" height=\"1769\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7384.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1980\" data-imglink=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7384.jpg 2191w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7384-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7384-1024x827.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7384-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7384-1536x1240.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7384-2048x1654.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2191px) 100vw, 2191px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-offset__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7381.jpg?w=531\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1981\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"https:\/\/urbannaturestore.blog\/?attachment_id=1981\" class=\"wp-image-1981\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-offset__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1325\" height=\"1540\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7378.jpg?w=881\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1982\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"https:\/\/urbannaturestore.blog\/?attachment_id=1982\" class=\"wp-image-1982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7378.jpg 1325w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7378-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7378-881x1024.jpg 881w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7378-768x893.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7378-1322x1536.jpg 1322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1325px) 100vw, 1325px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-offset__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1702\" height=\"1958\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7374.jpg?w=890\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1983\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"https:\/\/urbannaturestore.blog\/?attachment_id=1983\" class=\"wp-image-1983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7374.jpg 1702w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7374-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7374-890x1024.jpg 890w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7374-768x884.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7374-1335x1536.jpg 1335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-offset__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img-7372.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1985\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"https:\/\/urbannaturestore.blog\/?attachment_id=1985\" class=\"wp-image-1985\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have some great gifts for the moms in our families too!&nbsp; You can choose from stylish UV protected sun hats, soothing hand and body lotions, and fragrant candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your mom loves nature inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/collections\/jewelry-and-fashion\">jewellery<\/a>, we have an amazing selection of earrings to choose from.&nbsp; Perhaps a genuine crystal suncatcher would brighten up her room!&nbsp; New tea towels for the kitchen, including the \u2018Queen Bee\u2019, \u2026 just to show who\u2019s in charge.&nbsp; Does she enjoy the challenge of a puzzle?&nbsp; Come in and browse through our high quality nature-themed choices ranging from 300 to 1,000 pieces.&nbsp; Maybe a clock with authentic bird songs on the hour, don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re light sensitive so they won\u2019t wake you up at night.&nbsp; So many gift ideas for you to choose from!&nbsp; Please visit one of our locations, our team members would be happy to help you:)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Mother\u2019s Day, and Happy Birding,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jane Paradis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urban Nature Store Brand Ambassador<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mother\u2019s Day is coming soon!&nbsp; Did you ever think of helping our mother birds as they begin to raise their young? &nbsp; Nesting season is underway and will continue through the mid-summer months. &nbsp; We can help momma birds by supplying them with fresh seed, and water to stay hydrated.&nbsp;&nbsp; Egg shells can also be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1989,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[61,104,105,30,17],"class_list":["post-1976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uns-birding-blog","tag-canadawildbirding","tag-mothersday","tag-mothersdaygifts","tag-unsblogs","tag-urbannaturestore"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1976"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1976\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}