Bird Feeder - LosGatosBirdWatcher.com https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:14:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Bird Feeder - LosGatosBirdWatcher.com https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com 32 32 Why Birds Like Hot Pepper Bird Food (and Why Squirrels Hate It) https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/why-birds-like-hot-pepper-bird-food/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:09:22 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=20461 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 heat from hot peppers at all. And that’s exactly why hot pepper–treated bird seed and suet work so well. The Science: Birds vs. Mammals The […]

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]]> Cranes and Conservation: What You Might Not Know about Sandhill Cranes in California https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/cranes-and-conservation/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=20216 Each autumn, as the seasons change and the snow starts to fall in the far north, a trumpet-like call can be heard for miles across California’s Central Valley–it’s the call of the Sandhill Cranes as they arrive by the thousands. These ancient and elegant birds have captured the hearts of bird lovers, especially Lisa Myers, […]

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]]> Owls, Bats, Moths, & Nighthawks of South San Jose https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/owls-bats-moths-nighthawks-of-south-san-jose/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:06:22 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=20011 Discover why birds aren’t visiting your feeder! Learn common fall bird feeding mistakes and easy fixes to attract more birds in Los Gatos and the South Bay.

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]]> Common Mistakes in Fall Bird Feeding And How to Avoid Them https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/fall-bird-feeding/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:13:39 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=19877 Discover why birds aren’t visiting your feeder! Learn common fall bird feeding mistakes and easy fixes to attract more birds in Los Gatos and the South Bay.

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]]> Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/vasona-a-south-bay-birding-gem/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:31:11 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=18729 Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem Vasona is 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 Los Gatos Birdwatcher, be sure to take a short […]

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]]> Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder? https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/summertime-birdwatching-whats-at-your-feeder/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:19:49 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=18722 Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder? 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. Birdwatching Summer Visitors If you live on the valley floor, watch for White-breasted Nuthatches, bold little birds with black caps, white […]

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]]> Things to Consider When Choosing Wild Bird Seed https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/things-to-consider-when-choosing-wild-bird-seed/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:53:46 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=17366 Things to Consider When Choosing Wild Bird Seed Things to Consider When Choosing Wild Bird Seed March 27, 2025 Not all bird seed is created equal. If you’ve ever wondered why some seed disappears quickly while other blends sit untouched, the quality and type of seed matter. Choosing the right wild bird seed can make […]

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]]> How to Clean Your Bird Feeder https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/how-to-clean-your-bird-feeder/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:41:07 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=15340 November 14, 2024 Cleaning Your Bird Feeder Regular feeder cleaning keeps your wild birds healthy and happy. Dirty feeders can harbor mold or bacteria that can harm the birds you love to watch. Here are some tips for cleaning your feeders at home. A Step-by-Step Guide to Keep Birds Safe and Healthy Cleaning Your Bird […]

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