Winter Feeding

Well this winter we have added some new items to the store food selection. I've never been a big fan of commercial pellets but might have to change my mind after seeing how the birds have been eating them. We've tried some high energy suet pellets in the last week and the birds have been choosing them over the sunflower chips, which was a surprise but they know what's best for them. They can be mixed with seed or just alone. We've also tried some dried mealworms and they love them too. I like not having to keep them in the fridge they stay fresh right in the bag. So let me know if you have any new foods you are feeding or if you have ever tried any of the new products we are now carrying. Kelly

The First Post - It's SPRING

Spring is here and The Birdhouse in Historic Madison Indiana is springing forward with this new BLOG.

It is hummingbird and purple martin time here at The Birdhouse. So, please post any items that pertain to these two favorite birds or any other interesting items that nature has revealed to you this spring.

Sightings by The Birdhouse staff this spring in southern Indiana:

Purple martins - 3/20/2007
Left during cold spell in early April and returned 4-11-2007.

Tree swallows - 3/20/2007
Left during cold spell in early April and returned 4-11-2007.

Common Loon - 04-05-2007
Seen on local watershed stayed one day.

Osprey - 03-29-2007
Seen on and off since last seen 04-10-2007.

Double Crested Comorant 03-18-07
Three at local water shed stayed two days.

Pied billed grebe - 03-19-2007
Four stayed on local water shed three days.

These are the highlights more to come later along with numerous topics pertaining to the bird watching hobby!

Thank you!