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Bird Seed: Is There Really a Difference?
One of the most common questions we hear at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher is: "Does bird seed quality really matter?" The...
Too Many Band-tailed Pigeons at Your Feeders?
My feeders have been taken over by Band-tailed Pigeons! Unlike the familiar Rock Pigeons found in urban areas, Band-tailed Pigeons...
Working With Wild Birds: A Conversation with Falconer Kenny Elvin
Working With Wild Birds: A Conversation with Falconer Kenny Elvin [Photo: Kenny on the job with his helper, Gauge, the...
Seeing More Cooper’s Hawks in Your Neighborhood?
Seeing More Cooper's Hawks in Your Neighborhood? If it seems like Cooper's Hawks are showing up in your yard more...
Spring Migration in the Bay Area: Backyard Birds to Know
Oriole at feeder by Tony WooIn April, we can find some of our most exciting spring arrivals. Each of these...
Why Birds Are Good for Your Brain and Mental Wellness
The world feels noisy. Our attention is pulled in every direction. And yet step outside, even for a few minutes...
What Is an Egg? Facts About Birds, Nature, and New Life
A Tiny Miracle of Engineering At the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we spend our time talking with customers about backyard birds,...
Why Hot Pepper Bird Food Is Popular with Backyard Birders
One of the most common questions we hear in the store is, “Won’t hot pepper bird seed burn the birds’...
Black Squirrels: Variation of the Eastern Gray Squirrel in Los Gatos
If you’ve recently spotted a black squirrel in your yard or neighborhood and thought, “What is that species?” you’re not...
Winter Birds: What Am I Seeing in My Yard Right Now?
Yellow-rumped Warbler by Tony WooWinter here in the South Bay is an exciting time for birdwatching. While some species head...
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Bird Seed: Is There Really a Difference?
One of the most common questions we hear at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher is: "Does bird seed quality really matter?" The short answer is yes. Over these past 30 years, many...
Read MoreToo Many Band-tailed Pigeons at Your Feeders?
My feeders have been taken over by Band-tailed Pigeons! Unlike the familiar Rock Pigeons found in urban areas, Band-tailed Pigeons are native to California and much of the western United...
Read MoreWorking With Wild Birds: A Conversation with Falconer Kenny Elvin
Working With Wild Birds: A Conversation with Falconer Kenny Elvin [Photo: Kenny on the job with his helper, Gauge, the Anatum Peregrine] Here at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we spend...
Read MoreSeeing More Cooper’s Hawks in Your Neighborhood?
Seeing More Cooper's Hawks in Your Neighborhood? If it seems like Cooper's Hawks are showing up in your yard more often lately, you're not imagining things. We've been hearing from...
Read MoreSpring Migration in the Bay Area: Backyard Birds to Know
Oriole at feeder by Tony WooIn April, we can find some of our most exciting spring arrivals. Each of these birds has traveled from wintering grounds in Mexico or Central...
Read MoreWhy Birds Are Good for Your Brain and Mental Wellness
The world feels noisy. Our attention is pulled in every direction. And yet step outside, even for a few minutes and something shifts. A chickadee calls. A hummingbird zips past....
Read MoreWhat Is an Egg? Facts About Birds, Nature, and New Life
A Tiny Miracle of Engineering At the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we spend our time talking with customers about backyard birds, wild bird feeding, and the joy of birdwatching in Los...
Read MoreWhy Hot Pepper Bird Food Is Popular with Backyard Birders
One of the most common questions we hear in the store is, “Won’t hot pepper bird seed burn the birds’ mouths?” The short answer is: No. Birds can’t taste the...
Read MoreBlack Squirrels: Variation of the Eastern Gray Squirrel in Los Gatos
If you’ve recently spotted a black squirrel in your yard or neighborhood and thought, “What is that species?” you’re not alone. We’ve had many customers asking about these squirrels and...
Read MoreWinter Birds: What Am I Seeing in My Yard Right Now?
Yellow-rumped Warbler by Tony WooWinter here in the South Bay is an exciting time for birdwatching. While some species head south, many others arrive from more northern latitudes and altitudes,...
Read MoreBird Seed: Is There Really a Difference?
One of the most common questions we hear at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher is: "Does bird seed quality really matter?" The...
Too Many Band-tailed Pigeons at Your Feeders?
My feeders have been taken over by Band-tailed Pigeons! Unlike the familiar Rock Pigeons found in urban areas, Band-tailed Pigeons...
Working With Wild Birds: A Conversation with Falconer Kenny Elvin
Working With Wild Birds: A Conversation with Falconer Kenny Elvin [Photo: Kenny on the job with his helper, Gauge, the...
Seeing More Cooper’s Hawks in Your Neighborhood?
Seeing More Cooper's Hawks in Your Neighborhood? If it seems like Cooper's Hawks are showing up in your yard more...
Spring Migration in the Bay Area: Backyard Birds to Know
Oriole at feeder by Tony WooIn April, we can find some of our most exciting spring arrivals. Each of these...
Why Birds Are Good for Your Brain and Mental Wellness
The world feels noisy. Our attention is pulled in every direction. And yet step outside, even for a few minutes...
What Is an Egg? Facts About Birds, Nature, and New Life
A Tiny Miracle of Engineering At the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we spend our time talking with customers about backyard birds,...
Why Hot Pepper Bird Food Is Popular with Backyard Birders
One of the most common questions we hear in the store is, “Won’t hot pepper bird seed burn the birds’...
Black Squirrels: Variation of the Eastern Gray Squirrel in Los Gatos
If you’ve recently spotted a black squirrel in your yard or neighborhood and thought, “What is that species?” you’re not...
Winter Birds: What Am I Seeing in My Yard Right Now?
Yellow-rumped Warbler by Tony WooWinter here in the South Bay is an exciting time for birdwatching. While some species head...