1. pets
2. birds

Attracting backyard birds
DARLENE RECOMMENDS NATURAL NESTING MATERIAL
While dryer lint was once thought a good choice for nesting material,
it is not ideal for the Pacific Northwest since it absorbs moisture.
Natural fibers repel water, keeping vulnerable nestlings dry and warm
throughout our cold and wet spring. Try Pygora Fleece ($5.99), Best
Nest Builder ($10.99) or Hummer Helper ($12.99).
Spring 2015
Spring has Sprung!
So has Nesting Season
for the Birds...
A SIMPLE RECIPE TO MAKE YOUR BACKYARD MORE ATTRACTIVE
TO BIRDS: ADD WATER! Position a birdbath near a tree with overhanging
branches so birds have a place to perch and preen after bathing. Keep it
clear of dense shrubbery so predators cannot hide and surprise bathing birds.
Moving water increases birds’ interest and foils mosquitoes, so consider a
mister or dripper ($44.99 – $59.99) or a Water Wiggler ($39.99).
THE WONDERFUL SQUIRREL BUSTER FAMILY
These four patented squirrel-proof bird feeders
have sustained consistently high ratings with our
customers for years! The three offspring of the
original lifetime-warranted Squirrel Buster Plus
($99.99) are equally effective: the Squirrel Buster
Mini ($29.99), Standard ($37.99), Classic ($59.99).
Watching birds raise young right
in your own yard is lots of fun!
From pair-bonding to courtship
rituals, from nest-building
Northeast Portland
1419 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 445-2699
West Linn Central Village
22000 Willamette Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 303-4653
Lake Oswego
16949 SW 65th Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 620-7454
Beaverton Fred Meyer Center
11429 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-0949
Vancouver
8101 NE Parkway Dr.,
Vancouver, WA 98662 (360) 253-5771
APRIL SALE -- PREMIUM SUNFLOWER CHIPS! Fill your new Squirrel
Buster with hulled sunflower seeds! No shells, just food – so less
sweeping and no germination! They are a favorite among seed and
insect eating birds.
PREMIUM SUNFLOWER CHIP SALE
5 lb. Sale $10.99 (Reg $13.99)
10 lb. Sale $21.99 (Reg $25.99)
20 lb. Sale $39.99 (Reg $49.99)
50 lb Sale $79.99 (Reg $89.99)
HURRY! SALE ENDS May 10!
LOCALLY REPURPOSED COWBOY BOOT BIRDHOUSE was made
for raisin’ up chickadee or nuthatch young-uns, pardner! ($39.99)
20% OFF
ALL CHIMES*
thru Mother’s Day!
*Limited to stock on hand.
Cannot be combined with other coupons
or discounts. Sale ends May 10, 2015
april Savings
5
$
off
Your purchase of $20 or more
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts, and excludes sale
items and gift cards.
Coupon must be
presented at time of
purchase. Limit one
coupon per customer.
Valid thru April 30, 2015
may Savings
5
$
off
Your purchase of $20 or more
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts, and excludes sale
items and gift cards.
Coupon must be
presented at time of
purchase. Limit one
coupon per customer.
Valid May 1 - 31, 2015
swallows, jays and other birds!
to frenzied-feeding of young,
Avoid common pitfalls!
nesting season is action-packed and
•
Avoid birdhouses with perches
exhilarating!
•
Avoid offering string, yarn or dryer lint as nesting material
Get in on the action! Put up bird houses and nesting
•
Avoid getting too close to a nest to take photos or just
to peek.
•
Avoid interfering with fledged young unless there is an
apparent injury (see note below).
•
Avoid tackling pruning projects without checking for
hidden nests
shelves, and offer nesting materials. Before you get going –
be aware! Species have distinct habits and preferences and
there are pitfalls to avoid.
A birdhouse can draw in cavity-nesting birds like chickadees,
CLACKAMAS PROMENADE SHOP HAS MOVED TO WEST LINN CENTRAL VILLAGE
material smorgasbord to appeal to sparrows,
nuthatches and more – if built to the right dimensions AND
May, June and July are prime times to find young birds
placed in a good location! A nesting shelf placed close under
in the yard! Newly-fledged birds will move around the yard
your eaves can attract House Finches, American Robins or
rather clumsily until they develop flight muscles and feathers.
even Barn Swallows, depending on habitat. Nesting materials
Young are often as big as adults, but with clown lips at base
like plant and animal fibers can bring in cavity nesters as well
of beak and perhaps fluffy down poking out through their
as cup-nesting birds like hummingbirds and goldfinches. Add
feathers. Parents continue to feed and care for their young
a supply of dried leaves and grasses, mud, feathers, twigs and
well after they fledge. Keep cats indoors or contained for
sticks, coconut fiber, and even cob webs to your nesting
parents’ and young bird’s safety.
Inside this newsletter
• Mother’s Day Gifts
• Audubon Wildlife Certification
• Sale on Premium Sunflower Chips
• Host Hummers this Summer
• 20% Off Wind Chimes
Lower Everyday Prices on
Black Oil Sunflower Seed!
20 lb. $19.99
40 lb. $29.99

Attracting backyard birds
DARLENE RECOMMENDS NATURAL NESTING MATERIAL
While dryer lint was once thought a good choice for nesting material,
it is not ideal for the Pacific Northwest since it absorbs moisture.
Natural fibers repel water, keeping vulnerable nestlings dry and warm
throughout our cold and wet spring. Try Pygora Fleece ($5.99), Best
Nest Builder ($10.99) or Hummer Helper ($12.99).
Spring 2015
Spring has Sprung!
So has Nesting Season
for the Birds...
A SIMPLE RECIPE TO MAKE YOUR BACKYARD MORE ATTRACTIVE
TO BIRDS: ADD WATER! Position a birdbath near a tree with overhanging
branches so birds have a place to perch and preen after bathing. Keep it
clear of dense shrubbery so predators cannot hide and surprise bathing birds.
Moving water increases birds’ interest and foils mosquitoes, so consider a
mister or dripper ($44.99 – $59.99) or a Water Wiggler ($39.99).
THE WONDERFUL SQUIRREL BUSTER FAMILY
These four patented squirrel-proof bird feeders
have sustained consistently high ratings with our
customers for years! The three offspring of the
original lifetime-warranted Squirrel Buster Plus
($99.99) are equally effective: the Squirrel Buster
Mini ($29.99), Standard ($37.99), Classic ($59.99).
Watching birds raise young right
in your own yard is lots of fun!
From pair-bonding to courtship
rituals, from nest-building
Northeast Portland
1419 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 445-2699
West Linn Central Village
22000 Willamette Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 303-4653
Lake Oswego
16949 SW 65th Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 620-7454
Beaverton Fred Meyer Center
11429 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-0949
Vancouver
8101 NE Parkway Dr.,
Vancouver, WA 98662 (360) 253-5771
SPRING SALE -- PREMIUM SUNFLOWER CHIPS! Fill your new
Squirrel Buster with hulled sunflower seeds! No shells, just food – so less
sweeping and no germination! They are a favorite among seed and
insect eating birds.
PREMIUM SUNFLOWER CHIP SALE
5 lb. Sale $10.99 (Reg $13.99)
10 lb. Sale $21.99 (Reg $25.99)
20 lb. Sale $39.99 (Reg $49.99)
50 lb Sale $79.99 (Reg $89.99)
HURRY! SALE ENDS May 10, 2015!
LOCALLY REPURPOSED COWBOY BOOT BIRDHOUSE was made
for raisin’ up chickadee or nuthatch young-uns, pardner! ($39.99)
20% OFF
ALL CHIMES*
thru Mother’s Day!
*Limited to stock on hand.
Cannot be combined with other coupons
or discounts. Sale ends May 10, 2015
april Savings
5
$
off
Your purchase of $20 or more
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts, and excludes sale
items and gift cards.
Coupon must be
presented at time of
purchase. Limit one
coupon per customer.
Valid thru April 30, 2015
may Savings
5
$
off
Your purchase of $20 or more
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts, and excludes sale
items and gift cards.
Coupon must be
presented at time of
purchase. Limit one
coupon per customer.
Valid May 1 - 31, 2015
swallows, jays and other birds!
to frenzied-feeding of young,
Avoid common pitfalls!
nesting season is action-packed and
•
Avoid birdhouses with perches
exhilarating!
•
Avoid offering string, yarn or dryer lint as nesting material
Get in on the action! Put up bird houses and nesting
•
Avoid getting too close to a nest to take photos or just
to peek.
•
Avoid interfering with fledged young unless there is an
apparent injury (see note below).
•
Avoid tackling pruning projects without checking for
hidden nests
shelves, and offer nesting materials. Before you get going –
be aware! Species have distinct habits and preferences and
there are pitfalls to avoid.
A birdhouse can draw in cavity-nesting birds like chickadees,
CLACKAMAS PROMENADE SHOP HAS MOVED TO WEST LINN CENTRAL VILLAGE
material smorgasbord to appeal to sparrows,
nuthatches and more – if built to the right dimensions AND
May, June and July are prime times to find young birds
placed in a good location! A nesting shelf placed close under
in the yard! Newly-fledged birds will move around the yard
your eaves can attract House Finches, American Robins or
rather clumsily until they develop flight muscles and feathers.
even Barn Swallows, depending on habitat. Nesting materials
Young are often as big as adults, but with clown lips at base
like plant and animal fibers can bring in cavity nesters as well
of beak and perhaps fluffy down poking out through their
as cup-nesting birds like hummingbirds and goldfinches. Add
feathers. Parents continue to feed and care for their young
a supply of dried leaves and grasses, mud, feathers, twigs and
well after they fledge. Keep cats indoors or contained for
sticks, coconut fiber, and even cob webs to your nesting
parents’ and young bird’s safety.
Inside this newsletter
• Mother’s Day Gifts
• Audubon Wildlife Certification
• Sale on Premium Sunflower Chips
• Host Hummers this Summer
• 20% Off Wind Chimes
Lower Everyday Prices on
Black Oil Sunflower Seed!
20 lb. $19.99
40 lb. $29.99

Calendar
HOST HUMMERS THIS SUMMER
 Plant brightly colored, tubular flowers like fuchsias, salvias and
columbines.
SHOPPING AT ITS BEST
 Choose a low-maintenance, high-activity hummingbird feeder like this
U.S.-made, lifetime-warranted, dripless Hummzinger Highview (shown
right, $27.99).
 Position feeders close to your windows -- hummers aren’t shy. But they
are territorial! Place more feeders around your home (but out of sight
from each other) to give more hummingbirds a chance to feed Be
patient, as it can take a while for birds to find newly placed feeders.
20% OFF ALL WIND CHIMES THRU May 10th Wind Chime Central is an accurate description
for our shops since no one else in town has all the brands we carry! We’re sure you’ll find
something just right for Mom ($10.99-$449.99). See back page of this newsletter for details.
 Use clear nectar mixes or make your own. Stop in for a free recipe!
Red dye as well as organic, raw, or alternative sugars can be harmful.
 As days get warmer, replace nectar more frequently (every 3 – 5 days)
and rinse it thoroughly every time. If mold or algae is growing, change your nectar more often and deep clean
with a mild dish soap then rinse well. We have all manner of brushes and accessories to make hard-to-reach areas
easier to clean!
NEW! HUM BUTTON Once you have established a hummingbird
feeding station, try to bring those hummers up close and personal with
this hand-held, one-nectar-port feeder! Hold out a Hum Button in the palm
of your hand, and wait (shown left, $5.99).
What does it take to get Audubon Platinum Wildlife Certification? Planning,
projects and patience! We started with a 60 x 100 foot long grass backyard that was
only good for playing volleyball. With a layout design from my coworker Judy and
our willingness to tackle projects, we started. We planted lots of native plants that
provided food and shelter. Mountain Ash and Huckleberry are two of my favorites.
We got rid of a lot of grass and a few invasive species. We constructed a water
feature in the form of a small pond with a 3-tiered waterfall to provide great sound
and bathing areas for birds. We set up some bird and squirrel feeding stations. Then we added a couple of great features
for the family -- a gazebo, casita (small house for yoga or reading) and a patio area for outdoor summer dinners. We
placed nest boxes for chickadees and nuthatches and some housing for our wonderful mason bees.
Once everything filled in it was time to do some garden tours to show off how beautiful a wildlife-friendly yard can be!
Visit Audubon’s website for details on how to become certified.
(Article by Juliann Hart. Pictured is Juliann’s partner in Wildlife Certification, Dave Koch.)
CLACKAMAS PROMENADE SHOP HAS MOVED TO WEST LINN CENTRAL VILLAGE
New! Interesting
& Beautiful Ceramic
Fountains with LED
lights assorted colors
and sizes ($57.99 –
$169.99).
Charming Tea Towels
These cotton flour sack
tea towels feature fun
designs with a definite
Pacific Northwest
sensibility (West Coastmade, $12.99).
Free Bird Walks Free expert-guided bird walks are
a great way to see and learn to recognize our local
birds. Walks start at 8 am and last 2 – 3 hours. Register
in advance by phoning the host shop*. We carpool
from the host shop. Please, no pets! Binoculars are
encouraged – if you need a pair, let us show you our
selection, especially tuned for bird watching.
Apr 12
Apr 25
May 2
May 31
Jun 6
Jun 14
Jun 20
Jul 11
Jul 19
Aug 1
Aug 9
Aug 22
Sandy River Delta (P)
Oaks Bottom (WL)
Mt. Tabor P)
Cooper Mountain (B)
Champoeg Park (LBF)
Killin Wetlands/Pacific University (B)
Greenway Trail (V)
Sandy River Delta (P)
Milo McIver State Park (WL)
Lewisville Park Walk (V)
Kelly Point Park (P)
Fernhill Wetlands (B)
Lisa Suggests a
Colorful, Interesting
Scarf Some feature
nature motifs, others
are made from recycled
saaris. Some are
silk while others are
cotton blends. All
are beautiful and
reasonably priced
($17.99).
CHELSEA MODELS
LOCALLY-MADE
EARRINGS Many are
nature-themed, all are
lightweight and comfortable
(Stainless steel designs on
sterling silver ear wires,
$19.99 – $29.99).
A CORNY GIFT FOR MOM AND HER SQUIRRELS
Entice squirrels with a box full of whole peanuts, filbert
meats, sunflower seeds,
Bushytail Banquet, or any
number of other tasty
treats, and fly an ear corn
flag to beckon them to
the feast (Locally-made,
$26.99).
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
Free Family Bat Outing Sunday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Meet at the host shop for a forty-five minute class
and slide show, then go to a local site to see
live bats in action. We’ll also listen to their
echolocation calls using a bat detector.
Jul 26 (B) Aug 2 (P)
SHOP - SPECIFIC EVENTS
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING
EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
West Linn Central Village Backyard Bird Shop
Lively Kinetic
Garden Spinners
add colorful action
to any backyard
naturescape! See
our selection of styles
and colors ($59.99 –
$179.99).
Free Kids’ Nature Walks Sundays 10 am to 12 noon.
Meet at site. Recommended for Ages 5 – 11, younger
siblings welcome. Using bug boxes, magnifiers, a field
microscope, and a bird spotting scope, we’ll take a
close look at the wildlife we discover, natural artifacts
like skulls, and animal evidence like pellets and chews.
Children must be accompanied by an adult; preregistration is required. Limited enrollment.
Apr 19 Water Bugs at Whitaker Ponds (P)
Apr 26 Animal Camouflage at Mary S. Young Park (WL)
Meet Local Wildlife Artist Dean Crouser
Vancouver Backyard Bird Shop
May 2, 12 – 3 pm (V)
host shop key ***
***
B = Beaverton WL = West Linn V = Vancouver
LBF = Lower Boones Ferry P = North Portland
Backyard Birds Volume 24, Number 2
Locally owned by Scott Lukens 503-680-7103
Molly Evans and Deborah Kapral
Molly Evans, Editor ©2015 All rights reserved.
Most product illustrations by Genece Klein
To receive your FREE copy of
Backyard Birds sign up in any of our stores,
phone 503-445-2699 or
visit backyardbirdshop.com.
Printed with soy-based inks
on recycled paper.
Native Plant Sale at Audubon
Society of Portland
April 11 and 12,
10 am – 4 pm
Tualatin River Bird Festival
19255 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood, Oregon
May 16 - All day long!
WE’LL MATCH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO
AUDUBON In May, many of our staff sponsor, join
or lead Birdathon fundraising teams in May during
Portland Audubon’s largest yearly fundraising effort.
Portland Audubon provides classroom or field nature
experiences to over 24,000 children and adults each
year, and rehabilitates more native birds and wildlife
than any other organization in the northwest. Please
give Audubon the support it needs to continue its
important work!
*Up to $1000
Follow us on Facebook
For specials, birding
information and more!, Visit
www.backyardbirdshop.com for calendar additions.
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
Calendar
HOST HUMMERS THIS SUMMER
 Plant brightly colored, tubular flowers like fuchsias, salvias and
columbines.
SHOPPING AT ITS BEST
 Choose a low-maintenance, high-activity hummingbird feeder like this
U.S.-made, lifetime-warranted, dripless Hummzinger Highview (shown
right, $27.99).
 Position feeders close to your windows -- hummers aren’t shy. But they
are territorial! Place more feeders around your home (but out of sight
from each other) to give more hummingbirds a chance to feed Be
patient, as it can take a while for birds to find newly placed feeders.
20% OFF ALL WIND CHIMES THRU May 10th Wind Chime Central is an accurate description
for our shops since no one else in town has all the brands we carry! We’re sure you’ll find
something just right for Mom ($10.99-$449.99). See back page of this newsletter for details.
 Use clear nectar mixes or make your own. Stop in for a free recipe!
Red dye as well as organic, raw, or alternative sugars can be harmful.
 As days get warmer, replace nectar more frequently (every 3 – 5 days)
and rinse it thoroughly every time. If mold or algae is growing, change your nectar more often and deep clean
with a mild dish soap then rinse well. We have all manner of brushes and accessories to make hard-to-reach areas
easier to clean!
NEW! HUM BUTTON Once you have established a hummingbird
feeding station, try to bring those hummers up close and personal with
this hand-held, one-nectar-port feeder! Hold out a Hum Button in the palm
of your hand, and wait (shown left, $5.99).
What does it take to get Audubon Platinum Wildlife Certification? Planning,
projects and patience! We started with a 60 x 100 foot long grass backyard that was
only good for playing volleyball. With a layout design from my coworker Judy and
our willingness to tackle projects, we started. We planted lots of native plants that
provided food and shelter. Mountain Ash and Huckleberry are two of my favorites.
We got rid of a lot of grass and a few invasive species. We constructed a water
feature in the form of a small pond with a 3-tiered waterfall to provide great sound
and bathing areas for birds. We set up some bird and squirrel feeding stations. Then we added a couple of great features
for the family -- a gazebo, casita (small house for yoga or reading) and a patio area for outdoor summer dinners. We
placed nest boxes for chickadees and nuthatches and some housing for our wonderful mason bees.
Once everything filled in it was time to do some garden tours to show off how beautiful a wildlife-friendly yard can be!
Visit Audubon’s website for details on how to become certified.
(Article by Juliann Hart. Pictured is Juliann’s partner in Wildlife Certification, Dave Koch.)
CLACKAMAS PROMENADE SHOP HAS MOVED TO WEST LINN CENTRAL VILLAGE
New! Interesting
& Beautiful Ceramic
Fountains with LED
lights assorted colors
and sizes ($57.99 –
$169.99).
Charming Tea Towels
These cotton flour sack
tea towels feature fun
designs with a definite
Pacific Northwest
sensibility (West Coastmade, $12.99).
Free Bird Walks Free expert-guided bird walks are
a great way to see and learn to recognize our local
birds. Walks start at 8 am and last 2 – 3 hours. Register
in advance by phoning the host shop*. We carpool
from the host shop. Please, no pets! Binoculars are
encouraged – if you need a pair, let us show you our
selection, especially tuned for bird watching.
Apr 12
Apr 25
May 2
May 31
Jun 6
Jun 14
Jun 20
Jul 11
Jul 19
Aug 1
Aug 9
Aug 22
Sandy River Delta (P)
Oaks Bottom (WL)
Mt. Tabor P)
Cooper Mountain (B)
Champoeg Park (LBF)
Killin Wetlands/Pacific University (B)
Greenway Trail (V)
Sandy River Delta (P)
Milo McIver State Park (WL)
Lewisville Park Walk (V)
Kelly Point Park (P)
Fernhill Wetlands (B)
Lisa Suggests a
Colorful, Interesting
Scarf Some feature
nature motifs, others
are made from recycled
saaris. Some are
silk while others are
cotton blends. All
are beautiful and
reasonably priced
($17.99).
CHELSEA MODELS
LOCALLY-MADE
EARRINGS Many are
nature-themed, all are
lightweight and comfortable
(Stainless steel designs on
sterling silver ear wires,
$19.99 – $29.99).
A CORNY GIFT FOR MOM AND HER SQUIRRELS
Entice squirrels with a box full of whole peanuts, filbert
meats, sunflower seeds,
Bushytail Banquet, or any
number of other tasty
treats, and fly an ear corn
flag to beckon them to
the feast (Locally-made,
$26.99).
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
Free Family Bat Outing Sunday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Meet at the host shop for a forty-five minute class
and slide show, then go to a local site to see
live bats in action. We’ll also listen to their
echolocation calls using a bat detector.
Jul 26 (B) Aug 2 (P)
SHOP - SPECIFIC EVENTS
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING
EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
West Linn Central Village Backyard Bird Shop
Lively Kinetic
Garden Spinners
add colorful action
to any backyard
naturescape! See
our selection of styles
and colors ($59.99 –
$179.99).
Free Kids’ Nature Walks Sundays 10 am to 12 noon.
Meet at site. Recommended for Ages 5 – 11, younger
siblings welcome. Using bug boxes, magnifiers, a field
microscope, and a bird spotting scope, we’ll take a
close look at the wildlife we discover, natural artifacts
like skulls, and animal evidence like pellets and chews.
Children must be accompanied by an adult; preregistration is required. Limited enrollment.
Apr 19 Water Bugs at Whitaker Ponds (P)
Apr 26 Animal Camouflage at Mary S. Young Park (WL)
Meet Local Wildlife Artist Dean Crouser
Vancouver Backyard Bird Shop
May 2, 12 – 3 pm (V)
host shop key ***
***
B = Beaverton WL = West Linn V = Vancouver
LBF = Lower Boones Ferry P = North Portland
Backyard Birds Volume 24, Number 2
Locally owned by Scott Lukens 503-680-7103
Molly Evans and Deborah Kapral
Molly Evans, Editor ©2015 All rights reserved.
Most product illustrations by Genece Klein
To receive your FREE copy of
Backyard Birds sign up in any of our stores,
phone 503-445-2699 or
visit backyardbirdshop.com.
Printed with soy-based inks
on recycled paper.
Native Plant Sale at Audubon
Society of Portland
April 11 and 12,
10 am – 4 pm
Tualatin River Bird Festival
19255 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood, Oregon
May 16 - All day long!
WE’LL MATCH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO
AUDUBON In May, many of our staff sponsor, join
or lead Birdathon fundraising teams in May during
Portland Audubon’s largest yearly fundraising effort.
Portland Audubon provides classroom or field nature
experiences to over 24,000 children and adults each
year, and rehabilitates more native birds and wildlife
than any other organization in the northwest. Please
give Audubon the support it needs to continue its
important work!
*Up to $1000
Follow us on Facebook
For specials, birding
information and more!, Visit
www.backyardbirdshop.com for calendar additions.
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
Calendar
HOST HUMMERS THIS SUMMER
 Plant brightly colored, tubular flowers like fuchsias, salvias and
columbines.
SHOPPING AT ITS BEST
 Choose a low-maintenance, high-activity hummingbird feeder like this
U.S.-made, lifetime-warranted, dripless Hummzinger Highview (shown
right, $27.99).
 Position feeders close to your windows -- hummers aren’t shy. But they
are territorial! Place more feeders around your home (but out of sight
from each other) to give more hummingbirds a chance to feed Be
patient, as it can take a while for birds to find newly placed feeders.
20% OFF ALL WIND CHIMES THRU May 10th Wind Chime Central is an accurate description
for our shops since no one else in town has all the brands we carry! We’re sure you’ll find
something just right for Mom ($10.99-$449.99). See back page of this newsletter for details.
 Use clear nectar mixes or make your own. Stop in for a free recipe!
Red dye as well as organic, raw, or alternative sugars can be harmful.
 As days get warmer, replace nectar more frequently (every 3 – 5 days)
and rinse it thoroughly every time. If mold or algae is growing, change your nectar more often and deep clean
with a mild dish soap then rinse well. We have all manner of brushes and accessories to make hard-to-reach areas
easier to clean!
NEW! HUM BUTTON Once you have established a hummingbird
feeding station, try to bring those hummers up close and personal with
this hand-held, one-nectar-port feeder! Hold out a Hum Button in the palm
of your hand, and wait (shown left, $5.99).
What does it take to get Audubon Platinum Wildlife Certification? Planning,
projects and patience! We started with a 60 x 100 foot long grass backyard that was
only good for playing volleyball. With a layout design from my coworker Judy and
our willingness to tackle projects, we started. We planted lots of native plants that
provided food and shelter. Mountain Ash and Huckleberry are two of my favorites.
We got rid of a lot of grass and a few invasive species. We constructed a water
feature in the form of a small pond with a 3-tiered waterfall to provide great sound
and bathing areas for birds. We set up some bird and squirrel feeding stations. Then we added a couple of great features
for the family -- a gazebo, casita (small house for yoga or reading) and a patio area for outdoor summer dinners. We
placed nest boxes for chickadees and nuthatches and some housing for our wonderful mason bees.
Once everything filled in it was time to do some garden tours to show off how beautiful a wildlife-friendly yard can be!
Visit Audubon’s website for details on how to become certified.
(Article by Juliann Hart. Pictured is Juliann’s partner in Wildlife Certification, Dave Koch.)
CLACKAMAS PROMENADE SHOP HAS MOVED TO WEST LINN CENTRAL VILLAGE
New! Interesting
& Beautiful Ceramic
Fountains with LED
lights assorted colors
and sizes ($57.99 –
$169.99).
Charming Tea Towels
These cotton flour sack
tea towels feature fun
designs with a definite
Pacific Northwest
sensibility (West Coastmade, $12.99).
Free Bird Walks Free expert-guided bird walks are
a great way to see and learn to recognize our local
birds. Walks start at 8 am and last 2 – 3 hours. Register
in advance by phoning the host shop*. We carpool
from the host shop. Please, no pets! Binoculars are
encouraged – if you need a pair, let us show you our
selection, especially tuned for bird watching.
Apr 12
Apr 25
May 2
May 31
Jun 6
Jun 14
Jun 20
Jul 11
Jul 19
Aug 1
Aug 9
Aug 22
Sandy River Delta (P)
Oaks Bottom (WL)
Mt. Tabor P)
Cooper Mountain (B)
Champoeg Park (LBF)
Killin Wetlands/Pacific University (B)
Greenway Trail (V)
Sandy River Delta (P)
Milo McIver State Park (WL)
Lewisville Park Walk (V)
Kelly Point Park (P)
Fernhill Wetlands (B)
Lisa Suggests a
Colorful, Interesting
Scarf Some feature
nature motifs, others
are made from recycled
saaris. Some are
silk while others are
cotton blends. All
are beautiful and
reasonably priced
($17.99).
CHELSEA MODELS
LOCALLY-MADE
EARRINGS Many are
nature-themed, all are
lightweight and comfortable
(Stainless steel designs on
sterling silver ear wires,
$19.99 – $29.99).
A CORNY GIFT FOR MOM AND HER SQUIRRELS
Entice squirrels with a box full of whole peanuts, filbert
meats, sunflower seeds,
Bushytail Banquet, or any
number of other tasty
treats, and fly an ear corn
flag to beckon them to
the feast (Locally-made,
$26.99).
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
Free Family Bat Outing Sunday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Meet at the host shop for a forty-five minute class
and slide show, then go to a local site to see
live bats in action. We’ll also listen to their
echolocation calls using a bat detector.
Jul 26 (B) Aug 2 (P)
SHOP - SPECIFIC EVENTS
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING
EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
West Linn Central Village Backyard Bird Shop
Lively Kinetic
Garden Spinners
add colorful action
to any backyard
naturescape! See
our selection of styles
and colors ($59.99 –
$179.99).
Free Kids’ Nature Walks Sundays 10 am to 12 noon.
Meet at site. Recommended for Ages 5 – 11, younger
siblings welcome. Using bug boxes, magnifiers, a field
microscope, and a bird spotting scope, we’ll take a
close look at the wildlife we discover, natural artifacts
like skulls, and animal evidence like pellets and chews.
Children must be accompanied by an adult; preregistration is required. Limited enrollment.
Apr 19 Water Bugs at Whitaker Ponds (P)
Apr 26 Animal Camouflage at Mary S. Young Park (WL)
Meet Local Wildlife Artist Dean Crouser
Vancouver Backyard Bird Shop
May 2, 12 – 3 pm (V)
host shop key ***
***
B = Beaverton WL = West Linn V = Vancouver
LBF = Lower Boones Ferry P = North Portland
Backyard Birds Volume 24, Number 2
Locally owned by Scott Lukens 503-680-7103
Molly Evans and Deborah Kapral
Molly Evans, Editor ©2015 All rights reserved.
Most product illustrations by Genece Klein
To receive your FREE copy of
Backyard Birds sign up in any of our stores,
phone 503-445-2699 or
visit backyardbirdshop.com.
Printed with soy-based inks
on recycled paper.
Native Plant Sale at Audubon
Society of Portland
April 11 and 12,
10 am – 4 pm
Tualatin River Bird Festival
19255 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood, Oregon
May 16 - All day long!
WE’LL MATCH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO
AUDUBON In May, many of our staff sponsor, join
or lead Birdathon fundraising teams in May during
Portland Audubon’s largest yearly fundraising effort.
Portland Audubon provides classroom or field nature
experiences to over 24,000 children and adults each
year, and rehabilitates more native birds and wildlife
than any other organization in the northwest. Please
give Audubon the support it needs to continue its
important work!
*Up to $1000
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For specials, birding
information and more!, Visit
www.backyardbirdshop.com for calendar additions.
ONLY IN WEST LINN! MOTHERS DAY SHOPPING EVENT May 7, 6 – 8 pm.
Attracting backyard birds
DARLENE RECOMMENDS NATURAL NESTING MATERIAL
While dryer lint was once thought a good choice for nesting material,
it is not ideal for the Pacific Northwest since it absorbs moisture.
Natural fibers repel water, keeping vulnerable nestlings dry and warm
throughout our cold and wet spring. Try Pygora Fleece ($5.99), Best
Nest Builder ($10.99) or Hummer Helper ($12.99).
Spring 2015
Spring has Sprung!
So has Nesting Season
for the Birds...
A SIMPLE RECIPE TO MAKE YOUR BACKYARD MORE ATTRACTIVE
TO BIRDS: ADD WATER! Position a birdbath near a tree with overhanging
branches so birds have a place to perch and preen after bathing. Keep it
clear of dense shrubbery so predators cannot hide and surprise bathing birds.
Moving water increases birds’ interest and foils mosquitoes, so consider a
mister or dripper ($44.99 – $59.99) or a Water Wiggler ($39.99).
THE WONDERFUL SQUIRREL BUSTER FAMILY
These four patented squirrel-proof bird feeders
have sustained consistently high ratings with our
customers for years! The three offspring of the
original lifetime-warranted Squirrel Buster Plus
($99.99) are equally effective: the Squirrel Buster
Mini ($29.99), Standard ($37.99), Classic ($59.99).
Watching birds raise young right
in your own yard is lots of fun!
From pair-bonding to courtship
rituals, from nest-building
Northeast Portland
1419 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 445-2699
West Linn Central Village
22000 Willamette Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 303-4653
Lake Oswego
16949 SW 65th Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 620-7454
Beaverton Fred Meyer Center
11429 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-0949
Vancouver
8101 NE Parkway Dr.,
Vancouver, WA 98662 (360) 253-5771
APRIL SALE -- PREMIUM SUNFLOWER CHIPS! Fill your new Squirrel
Buster with hulled sunflower seeds! No shells, just food – so less
sweeping and no germination! They are a favorite among seed and
insect eating birds.
PREMIUM SUNFLOWER CHIP SALE
5 lb. Sale $10.99 (Reg $13.99)
10 lb. Sale $21.99 (Reg $25.99)
20 lb. Sale $39.99 (Reg $49.99)
50 lb Sale $79.99 (Reg $89.99)
HURRY! SALE ENDS May 10!
LOCALLY REPURPOSED COWBOY BOOT BIRDHOUSE was made
for raisin’ up chickadee or nuthatch young-uns, pardner! ($39.99)
20% OFF
ALL CHIMES*
thru Mother’s Day!
*Limited to stock on hand.
Cannot be combined with other coupons
or discounts. Sale ends May 10, 2015
april Savings
5
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off
Your purchase of $20 or more
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts, and excludes sale
items and gift cards.
Coupon must be
presented at time of
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coupon per customer.
Valid thru April 30, 2015
may Savings
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off
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Valid May 1 - 31, 2015
swallows, jays and other birds!
to frenzied-feeding of young,
Avoid common pitfalls!
nesting season is action-packed and
•
Avoid birdhouses with perches
exhilarating!
•
Avoid offering string, yarn or dryer lint as nesting material
Get in on the action! Put up bird houses and nesting
•
Avoid getting too close to a nest to take photos or just
to peek.
•
Avoid interfering with fledged young unless there is an
apparent injury (see note below).
•
Avoid tackling pruning projects without checking for
hidden nests
shelves, and offer nesting materials. Before you get going –
be aware! Species have distinct habits and preferences and
there are pitfalls to avoid.
A birdhouse can draw in cavity-nesting birds like chickadees,
CLACKAMAS PROMENADE SHOP HAS MOVED TO WEST LINN CENTRAL VILLAGE
material smorgasbord to appeal to sparrows,
nuthatches and more – if built to the right dimensions AND
May, June and July are prime times to find young birds
placed in a good location! A nesting shelf placed close under
in the yard! Newly-fledged birds will move around the yard
your eaves can attract House Finches, American Robins or
rather clumsily until they develop flight muscles and feathers.
even Barn Swallows, depending on habitat. Nesting materials
Young are often as big as adults, but with clown lips at base
like plant and animal fibers can bring in cavity nesters as well
of beak and perhaps fluffy down poking out through their
as cup-nesting birds like hummingbirds and goldfinches. Add
feathers. Parents continue to feed and care for their young
a supply of dried leaves and grasses, mud, feathers, twigs and
well after they fledge. Keep cats indoors or contained for
sticks, coconut fiber, and even cob webs to your nesting
parents’ and young bird’s safety.
Inside this newsletter
• Mother’s Day Gifts
• Audubon Wildlife Certification
• Sale on Premium Sunflower Chips
• Host Hummers this Summer
• 20% Off Wind Chimes
Lower Everyday Prices on
Black Oil Sunflower Seed!
20 lb. $19.99
40 lb. $29.99
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