For the Love of Birding

Hello! We won’t be at the Flint Farmers Market anymore. If you are interested in buying something from me I will have some feeders available once the quarantine restrictions have been lifted. Thanks!

Just like a bird migrating away for the season, FTLBirding has left the Flint Farmer’s Market. But don’t despair, my fellow birders; you can always reach me on my page. I will keep posting sage birding advice, and I am still happy to do custom orders.

Are you having problems with little House Sparrows overrunning your feeder and stealing all your food? Well you should read about the “Magic Halo”. When it comes to keeping sparrows off your feeder, this thing really is a saint. The best part is you can make your own! Only the House Sparrows fear it, but everyone else will fly right to your feeder with no problem. Read the article to learn how it works and how to make your own. I made one for me and my neighbor’s feeders and it has really cut down on the unholy House Sparrows.

Magic Halo to keep house sparrows (HOSP) away from feeders General information on how to attract nesting bluebirds, including distinguishing nests and eggs of other cavity nesters, heat, dealing with house sparrows, data on bluebird trail.

Come out to the Flint Farmer’s Market tomorrow from 10am-2pm and check out my bird feeders! Good, Clean Fun will be there with all natural Bath Bombs and Jewelry and Zaiser Gardens with beautiful Blooms!

As you may already know we are a few weeks into the Baltimore Oriole season! Here are some tips for attracting Orioles to your yard! Did you know their diet changes from spring to summer? You may have the wrong food out if they aren’t returning to your jelly and oranges. Read this article for more tips!

Attract Orioles With These 5 SIMPLE Strategies (2019) - Bird Watching HQ Attract ORIOLES with these 5 EASY strategies! Includes what foods and bird feeders to use, along with the types of trees and plants that work BEST!

Having issues with Blackbirds, Grackles or Starlings on your bird feeder? Try switching your bird food to only Safflower seeds. Blackbirds, Grackles, and Starlings won’t eat them and the rest of the song birds will. There’s more tips in the link below! ⬇️

Getting Rid of Blackbirds, Tips on Getting Rid of Starlings, Grackles and Other Pesky Birds in Your Yard at Songbird Garden Getting Rid of Blackbirds at SongbirdGarden.com. Blackbirds, Grackles and Starlings can empty a bird feeder in no time flat! There are a few things you can try to make them eat less or go away.

Come check out my new hummingbird feeders, ant moats, and farm style bird feeders! Good, Clean Fun is here and Zaiser Gardens!

I tried to attract an Oriole last night to my new feeder by playing Baltimore Oriole calls and sure enough one showed up. He landed right on the feeder and then the speaker! I missed the shot of him on the feeder...😒

As promised, here are some samples of my new Oriole feeder and farm style bird feeder I will have Saturday at the Flint Farmer's market! I will also be selling copper ant moats. I have limited quantities so don't miss out!