Adjusted Store Hours:
Wednesday, November 27: Open 10am-3pm
Thursday, November 28: Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29: Open 11-3pm
Why do you feed the birds?
Is it that wonderful moment of nature that you experience every time you glance out the windows at your feeders? Is it the true sense of peace that goes along with that little moment?
Maybe it is your heightened awareness of the shifting circle of the seasons, brought home by the changing birds and behaviors you see at your feeders.
How about the joy you experience when introducing children to the world of nature through the abundant and beautiful birds in your yard?
Or is it the satisfaction you feel as birds flock to your feeders during severe weather, and knowing that you are actually helping them to survive another day.
At this special time of the year, the delight of seeing so many active and energetic birds at your feeders, combined with the knowledge that you are having a positive impact on the quality of their lives, makes feeding birds a true joy.
And this joy is available to everyone. By providing just a few simple things, such as nutritious foods, clean water and ample shelter; birds can quickly become a valuable asset. Not a cash asset…but a spiritual asset that can reward anyone with many priceless hours of happiness and enjoyment.
Bird feeding is a joyful hobby…and it should be shared with those you love. Never discount the impact it can have in bringing people and nature together for the benefit of both.
Take time this season to not only express gratitude for the joy these birds bring, but to also share that joy with those you love.
Feeding the Birds is Good For You and For Them!
Studies show that nature and birds have a positive effect on your mental and physical wellbeing, including:
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing anxiety
- Relieving stress and lowering cortisol
- Boosting the immune system
- Strengthening the vascular system
- Boosting mood and reducing negative thinking patterns
- Improving memory and cognition and improving concentration
- Increasing productivity and creativity
- Promoting recovery from mental health issues
In short, feeding the birds is good for your health, as well as theirs. Birds with consistent access to supplemental food at bird feeders have a greater opportunity to be in better physiological condition than those that do not.
This is a wonderful time to feed the birds as they are actively looking for reliable food sources to help satisfy their daily nutritional needs. Providing them with food meets birds' needs, while having an impact on your health as well.
As we celebrate this special season, we invite you to bring nature home for the holidays and thank you for continuing to support our store, nature and wildlife. We wish you and your family a wonderful and healthy holiday season!