{"id":2164,"date":"2023-11-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbannaturestore.blog\/?p=2164"},"modified":"2023-11-15T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T15:00:00","slug":"holiday-gift-giving-for-your-backyard-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/index.php\/2023\/11\/15\/holiday-gift-giving-for-your-backyard-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING &#8211; FOR YOUR BACKYARD FRIENDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s that time of year again when we\u2019re thinking about what gifts our family and friends would like\u2026 but what about the birds and squirrels?&nbsp; Have you ever thought about adding something special to your yard for your feathered and furry friends?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may consider doing something for the whole gang by adding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/collections\/heated-bird-baths\">heated bird bath<\/a>, or maybe something small like a few additional suet feeders.\u00a0 Either of these would be appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve put together a list of suggestions for you to ponder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/heatedbirdbath.jpg?w=645\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/heatedbirdbath.jpg 645w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/heatedbirdbath-300x133.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cardinals and House Finches <\/strong>&#8211; The Sky Cafe (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/arundale-sky-cafe-bird-feeder\">AR-360<\/a>) is a great feeder for cardinals and house finches.\u00a0 It has a comfortable tray for them to feed from, and a 7 lb. seed capacity.\u00a0 This feeder can be mounted to a 1 inch pole or hung from a pole, bracket or tree branch.\u00a0 If you\u2019re hanging this feeder, make sure it is in a place where squirrels can\u2019t jump directly onto the tray.\u00a0 When they approach from above the feeder, the roof acts as a squirrel baffle.\u00a0 If you\u2019d like to make this a \u2018quiet\u2019 feeding space for cardinals and house finches, use safflower seeds to deter other birds.\u00a0 A dove guard (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/dove-guard-for-sky-cafe-feeder-not-included\">AR-366<\/a>) can also be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2172\" style=\"width:593px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8153rl9wil._ac_sl1500_-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chickadees <\/strong>&#8211; The Cutest Chickadee Feeder (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/the-cutest-chickadee-feeder\">DY-Cute<\/a>) is an adorable little feeder you can tuck away for the chickadees and other small birds.\u00a0 It will only hold 1 cup of seed, so it\u2019s a good idea to situate it in a place with easy access for you to fill on a regular basis.<br><strong>Goldfinches and Pine Siskins <\/strong>&#8211; Droll Yankees offer a mesh feeder (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/onyx-clever-clean-12-inch-finch-magnet\">DY-CC12FM<\/a>) for goldfinches and pine siskins to cling to which invites more birds to feed at one time.\u00a0 These birds are quite sociable and don\u2019t mind sharing the feeder with each other.\u00a0 You could fill this feeder with nyjer seed or fine sunflower hearts.\u00a0 An Onyx Clever Clean Tray can also be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"352\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/61zaegmjdfl._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=240\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2174\" style=\"width:136px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/61zaegmjdfl._ac_sl1500_.jpg 352w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/61zaegmjdfl._ac_sl1500_-240x1024.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nuthatches <\/strong>&#8211; White-breasted and red-breasted nuthatches love their peanuts.\u00a0 The Squirrel Buster Nut Feeder (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/squirrel-buster-nut-feeder\">BRM-1053<\/a>) is the perfect feeder for these friendly little birds allowing them to feed in their preferred upside down position.\u00a0 Peanut halves (no shell peanuts) fit perfectly in this feeder\u2026 and it\u2019s squirrel proof too!<br><strong>Downy, Hairy and Red-bellied Woodpeckers <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0 These suet loving birds will surely be attracted to the Squirrel Buster Suet Feeder (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/squirrel-buster-suet-feeder\">BRM-1106<\/a>).\u00a0 This feeder holds two suet cakes, one on each side.\u00a0 There\u2019s plenty of space on this feeder for woodpeckers to cling comfortably in an upright position.\u00a0 Mill Creek Suet offers a great selection of flavours to choose from.\u00a0 The Insect and Nut is their absolute favourite though\u2026 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/mill-creek-insect-nut-suet-cake\">MC-BUG<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blue Jays <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for some entertaining activity in the backyard, the peanut wreath is the way to go (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/whole-peanut-jay-squirrel-wreath-feeder\">PBHG-10760<\/a>).\u00a0 This wreath holds whole peanuts (peanuts in the shell) and is pliable enough to let the blue jays extract their beloved peanuts.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t want to share this with the squirrels, you\u2019ll definitely need to add a baffle\u2026 or they can just share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/peanut-wreath-500x500-1.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2176\" style=\"width:498px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/peanut-wreath-500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/peanut-wreath-500x500-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/peanut-wreath-500x500-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mourning Doves <\/strong>&#8211; Fly through feeders are a good idea for mourning doves giving them more floor space to feed.\u00a0 The Fly Thru Large Feeder with Screen Bottom (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/fly-thru-large-w-screen-bottom\">WBT-PLAT)<\/a>\u00a0 is taller than other models and has plenty of room for mourning doves to dine.\u00a0 The roof and screen bottom helps to keep the seed from becoming saturated in inclement weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dark-eyed Juncos and American Tree Sparrows <\/strong>&#8211; These little beauties prefer to feed at ground level.\u00a0 We have a variety of ground feeders with legs to choose from including a small model (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/deck-ground-tray-feeder\">BE-162<\/a>) or a larger style (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/ground-platform-feeder-green\">SE-RUBSPF100<\/a>) which is made from recycled plastic.\u00a0 A roof can also be added to this feeder if you prefer.\u00a0 Sunflower hearts and white millet attract both of these species.\u00a0 You can also sprinkle these seeds on the ground in addition to the feeder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squirrels <\/strong>&#8211; If you\u2019d like to entertain family and friends with a fun feeder, you might like to try the Gnome Squirrel Feeder (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/gnome-squirrel-feeder\">ARMC-12984<\/a>).\u00a0 This vinyl feeder requires the squirrels to stand on their hind legs to reach their treats.\u00a0 You can also choose from\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/pages\/search?q=HEAD%20SQUIRREL%20FEEDER\">unicorn, horse or cat head models<\/a>.\u00a0 Add some of our squirrel mix and prepare to be entertained.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"1159\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brome2.jpg?w=755\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2178\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brome2.jpg 854w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brome2-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brome2-755x1024.jpg 755w, https:\/\/test.mppdev.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brome2-768x1042.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to keep things simple with one feeder for all of our backyard birds, the Squirrel Buster Plus (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/products\/brome-squirrel-buster-plus-bird-feeder\">BRM-1024<\/a>) is a wonderful choice.\u00a0 It has a large seed capacity (3 quarts), and good ventilation to keep seeds fresh.\u00a0 The perching ring is attractive to cardinals, small finches, blue jays, woodpeckers, doves, and sparrows\u2026 but not squirrels as the feeding portals will close from their weight.\u00a0 You can also adjust the tension on this feeder to attract only the birds you want to observe.\u00a0 A lifetime warranty on parts and squirrel damage is also offered by Brome Bird Care.\u00a0 You really can\u2019t go wrong with this feeder!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this information helps you with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbannaturestore.ca\/collections\/holiday-gift-guide-2023\">holiday gift giving<\/a>!\u00a0 We\u2019d also love to see you in any of our store locations to answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Birding\u2026 and Shopping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jane Paradis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand Ambassador<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urban Nature Store&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of year again when we\u2019re thinking about what gifts our family and friends would like\u2026 but what about the birds and squirrels?&nbsp; 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