Gardening for Wildlife

Gardening for Wildlife May 13, 2025 To create a bird-friendly yard, plant your garden with a bird’s diet in mind. Plant what birds like and what you like too, this creates biodiversity and a dynamic outdoor space to attract the widest variety of birds. Some people use the 70-30 rule (70% native plants; 30% other […]

Sunset Birdwatching: Fundraiser for SCVBA’s Spring Birdathon

Sunset Birdwatching: Fundraiser for SCVBA’s Spring Birdathon May 2025 Today I led quite a team of folks for the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance spring birdathon. We had a vast array of skill levels which helped in gathering our species. This year I decided to mix it up by going out on a Sunday evening […]

From Leaves to Life: The Hidden Benefits for Birds & Pollinators

From Leaves to Life: How Keeping Your Leaf Piles Supports Birds & Insects November 15, 2024 Lisa Myers, owner of Los Gatos Birdwatcher, knows that a nature-friendly yard means a happier, healthier place for birdwatching. Here’s Lisa with her pets, Chico and Easy, taking in the beauty of fall in her backyard in Campbell. As the leaves fall, […]

Bringing Hummingbird Magic to Your Yard

Bringing Hummingbird Magic to Your Yard Bringing Hummingbird Magic to Your Yard November 15, 2024 This autumn season, the hummingbirds are humming up a storm in Kathleen’s backyard. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a hummingbird haven in your own yard, you’re in for a treat. We sat down with Kathleen, a long-time Los Gatos […]

Find the Best Birdwatching Spots in Los Gatos | Parks & Trails

Los Gatos Bird Walks: Trails & Parks for Birdwatchers Date: Sept 1, 2024  Here at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we like to inspire our customers to go beyond their backyards and into the field to watch birds, especially during seasonal migrations. Let’s Go Birding, the tour division of the Los Gatos Birdwatcher accomplishes just that […]