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Nature Can Ease Loneliness
The crew at All Seasons Wild Bird Store are always happy to talk birds with you! Photo by Ann McCarthy ANN’S WINDOW TO NATURE Social media. Politics. Aging. Covid. Disability. Geography. Economic...
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Minnesota’s Flycatchers
Flycatchers are songbirds that feed mostly on insects that are caught on the wing, including all kinds of flies, as well as insects such as moths, butterflies, crickets, bees, beetles, grasshoppers,...
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Birds need Pollinators
Photo by Christine Petersen Are you working to create a bird-friendly yard? Don’t forget about the pollinators! A pollinator is any animal that visits flowers in search of nutritious pollen or...
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Wistful Nostalgia: Revisiting the “Good Ol’ Days”
The author’s daughter and the author’s father in the yard during “the good ol’ days” ANN’S WINDOW TO NATURE By Eagan Store Manager ANN MCCARTHY The phrase, “the good ol’ days,” means something...
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Nature-centered Summertime Fun for Kids
ANN’S WINDOW TO NATURE The “dog days of summer” are here and the kids are “BORED!” How about a fun, inexpensive, outdoor activity? Break up the day by getting them outside for bit of sunshine, and...
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Minnesota’s Species of Swallows
Swallows are found around the world, on all continents, including Antarctica. Here in Minnesota, you can find three species of swallows: Barn Swallow, Tree Swallow, and Cliff Swallow. Barn Swallow Barn...
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Behind the Lens: Photographer Russ Sandstrom
Note: this is the full interview with Russ Sandstrom. A summary of his photography tips is published in the Sept/Oct 2024 Bird’s-Eye View Newsletter. What is your earliest memory of a bird? (Is...
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Expert tips for Fall Finch Feeding
Autumn is an active time for finches, especially for late-nesting American Goldfinches. Here are some tips for attracting and feeding finches this autumn. Aspects Quick Clean Finch Feeder Expert tip:...
View ArticleVideo: Fall Finch Feeding Tips
American Goldfinches are our latest songbirds to nest, timing their broods to the ripening of Canadian Thistle. Because of this, they have particular feeding needs in the late summer/early autumn....
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Connect with Nature Indoors? Try Puzzles
ANN’S WINDOW TO NATURE Connecting with nature can be done indoors. Yep. Consider watching the birds from your window or reading a book on bird behavior. In fact, we can readily connect with nature in...
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Bird Feeding—A Legacy
ANN’S WINDOW TO NATURE Those of us who feed the birds are part of a long and rich tradition. Someone introduced us to birds, bird watching, and bird feeding. Maybe it was intentional. Maybe it was by...
View ArticleVIDEO: Selecting Foods to Attract Specific Birds
Different species of backyard birds have different food preferences. You can optimize which birds you’d like to attract by carefully selecting foods and feeders. For more information, visit...
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End-of-Season Backyard Maintenance
The busy nesting season is winding down and birds are preparing for migration or settling in for the long winter. It’s the perfect time to take stock, tidy up and make some changes to your feeding...
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“Cancer Sucks!”
Ann’s Window To Nature Over the past few years, more and more of our beloved customers have been impacted by cancer. Men. Women. Young. Old. They come in wearing ball caps, scarves, turbans, and...
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Holiday Savings: Now through December 31st!
Take advantage of these savings and specials to treat yourself and your birds. Plus, save on some great feeders and seed for gift-giving. Free gifts and Songbird Delight special Enjoy a free $10 Gift...
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