Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem

Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem August 22, 2025 Enjoy a morning or evening walk along Vasona’s creek and adjacent riparian habitat, the reservoir, lawns, established trees, fish, and bugs all combine to create a dynamic birdwatching location. We’ve benefited from being close to Vasona for the past 30 years. If you’re stopping by the […]

Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder?

Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder? August 22, 2025 August backyard birdwatching in the South Bay means a transition period. Some of our summer visitors are about to head south, while year-round residents keep the feeders busy. Summer Visitors If you live on the valley floor, watch for White-breasted Nuthatches, bold little birds with black […]

Outsmarting Squirrels: Keep Your Wild Bird Seed for Your Birds

July 10, 2025 While we appreciate all backyard wildlife, our main mission is to support wild birds and the people who love them. These tools and tips will help you enjoy birdwatching—without your seed becoming an all-you-can-eat squirrel buffet. If you’ve ever set out a feeder only to watch a squirrel stage a full-blown acrobatic […]

Why Our Birdseed Makes All the Difference

July 10, 2025 At the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we know wild birds—and we know what they won’t eat. That’s why bird lovers across the South Bay trust us for the freshest, filler-free bird seed in Los Gatos. Unlike the big box stores, we get fresh seed deliveries weekly from Volkman Seed, right from California’s Central […]

Make a Splash: Attract Birds to Your Yard with Birdbaths

Make a Splash: Attract Birds to Your Yard with Birdbaths July 04, 2025 If you’re trying to create a bird-friendly garden and enjoy seeing bird activity outside your window, adding a water source is one of the best ways to support backyard birds—especially in the hotter months. Seen here these Western Bluebird fledglings are making […]