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Attach this extra-wide Seed Hoop under almost any feeder to avoid wasted seeds and the messy built-up of shells on the ground. The Seed Hoop is a light-weight but sturdy solution to keep your deck or any feeding area clean of unsightly seed shells, and it also provides a larger area for birds land and feed on seeds that fall from a feeder. A Seed Hoop also prevents damage to areas of your lawn or a flower garden in your yard where you keep your feeder. You can choose between a Seed Hoop that measures 30 inches in diameter, or you can opt for the 24-inch or 16-inch diameter size.

Hot off the presses last week, Birds of the Tropical Andes is a beautiful, large-format book that evokes a one of a kind photographic celebration of the diversity of South American birds, represented in images of more than 200 different bird species in this impressive volume. Following 7 years of immersive fieldwork in the heart of the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, the book also presents insights into the latest research and conservation work in the field with valuable first-person perspectives.

We are always looking for a new twist on feeders, so the appearance of the Kettle Moraine Small Wave Finch Feeder definitely caught our eye. Just the right size for a variety of finches, including goldfinches (7x6 inches x 16 inches tall), the Small Wave Feeder is made of solid cedar and constructed with stainless steel screws. This attractive finch feeder will last for years. Aluminum perches at screened feeding ports serve up to 6 finches at a time, and the stainless steel mesh sides provide additional feeding areas that add up to 4-sided finch feeding opportunities.

A standout new book, Birds of North America: A Photographic Atlas is a brilliant publication that provides up-to-date information and exceptional photographs to illustrate all 1,144 bird species ever documented in North America, including Hawaiian birds and vagrant species. Featuring more than 1,200 full-color photographs and illustrations, plus more than 700 large-format color range maps, this comprehensive reference book is a gem for anyone interested in birds – it truly belongs in every home, library, and science classroom!

Enjoy a miniature waterfall right in your birdbath with a Miniature Rock Waterfall an exclusive Duncraft product that adds a natural-looking base and the sound of trickling water to your yard. The electric pump circulates at a 2 gallon per minute rate and works is meant to operate in more than 1½ inches of water to create a continuous, gentle trickle of water that will attract more birds while creating a restful atmosphere for you and others. Measuring 7½ x 6¼ x 5 inches high, the Miniature Rock Waterfall is made of gray resin to resemble stacked rocks.

It’s summertime, with an exciting holiday weekend coming up: Enjoy your 4th of July outing with a spacious tent for daytime or overnight use during Coleman’s summer sale. Enjoy the potential of birding from a mountain trailhead or a forested lakeside in style with a new tent, or choose from a a variety of other outdoor equipment including famous Coleman coolers, chairs, sleeping bags, backpacks, water bottles, flashlights, lanterns, portable grills, tables, airbeds, screened canopy tents, and even kayaks for quiet water access. Embrace the outdoors with Coleman products to enhance your summer birding trips.

All ages of birders will enjoy the Helix Hummingbird Feeder, truly a one-of-a-kind innovative feeder that allows more hummingbirds to feed at one time. With 32 feeding ports arranged in a helix design that mimics the twisting shape inspired by DNA strands, this unique feeder holds 23½ fluid ounces of sugar-water nectar (11¾ ounces on each side). At the same time, the twisting pattern mimics flower clusters as they grow in nature, which more closely creates instinctive feeding patterns. All this and it’s on sale now at half-price!

Zeiss elevates tripod design to impressive new levels with the introduction of 2 new Pro-Series Tripod Kits – the Universal and Lightweight models. With these new Pro-Series Tripod Kits, Zeiss has achieved new levels of ruggedness, stability, rapid setup, and user friendliness. Tripod strength and reliability begin with rugged legs, built with 10 layers of rigid carbon fiber connected to an aluminum framework. All Pro-Series Tripod Kits include Arca-Swiss mounting systems, the most widely accepted, most secure mounting system in the world.

Worth its weight in gold(finches), the Squirrel Buster Finch Feeder is Brome’s tallest model, measuring 32 inches high, and it has a 2½ pound seed capacity. It features 8 feeding ports and is specifically designed for feeding tiny nyjer thistle seeds, which goldfinches and a variety of other birds prefer. Best of all, squirrels are not allowed to feed at the Squirrel Buster Finch Feeder, which has an outer shroud that closes access to the feeding ports when a squirrel climbs onto the feeder – a squirrel’s weight automatically forces the shroud down.

On Sale now, the Daisy Vase Vintage Hummingbird Feeder holds up to 18 ounces of nectar and is available from Perky-Pet. You can add a classic vintage look with heirloom charm to your outdoor space with the Daisy Vase Vintage Feeder. The unique shape of its red glass vessel is accented with 4 flower-shaped feeding ports on the metal base, which makes this Perky-Pet Hummingbird Feeder especially attractive, and the shape of the metal hanger enhances its chic theme. This feeder bottle is eye-catching to attract hummingbirds while this attractive feeder brightens up any space in your yard.

We birders definitely enjoy walking, hiking, and exploring, but rarely do we need serious hiking shoes. Usually, our best bet is to select a lightweight super-comfy pair of walking shoes – even when hiking mountain trails and other birding areas. Said to be “the most comfortable shoes in the world,” Allbirds shoes provide 3 important things: A good fit, great cushioning, and they are made with breathable materials. Allbirds fulfills these basic goals and turns it up a notch by creating comfortable shoes and apparel using renewable materials for all-day comfort.

It’s not too late to add a nest box for a second nesting attempt by bluebirds this nesting season, plus now you can provide roosting shelter during the off-season with the Coveside Convertible Nest Box & Roost Box in your yard. The unique design of this birdhouse allows it to be a safe nest box for bluebirds and similar cavity nesting birds during spring and summer; then you can easily convert it into an optimum fall and winter roosting site. Its classic rectangular shape and the 1½-inch diameter entrance hole is best for Western and Eastern Bluebirds.

Now that Paul has returned from another birding adventure, after visiting a new country to observe and photographing birds in Europe, we thought we would remind you about his book – Wildlife Adventures – that chronicles some of his most memorable days in the field. Paul has traveled to each of the world’s 7 continents, sometimes as a birder, sometimes as a biologist, other times as a tour guide or journalist. Just as we hope you enjoy Paul’s weekly birding adventures in The Birding Wire, we think you will enjoy his accounts of exploring from the Arctic to Antarctica, from the African savannah to the Amazon rainforests.

Fresh water attracts a greater variety of birds than any kind of bird food, and the sound of moving water is an important cue for birds searching for a water source. With that in mind, you can instantly transform your birdbath into a low profile water fountain! Duncraft’s Floating Leaf Solar Bubbler is powered by the sun and can turn your birdbath into a bubbler or a mini water fountain, depending on the amount of available sunlight. Shaped like a maple leaf, the fountain/bubbler insert is less than 2 inches tall, so there is plenty of room for birds to drink and bathe at your birdbath.

Scheels has everything birders may be looking for – optics, outdoor gear, seasonal clothing, comfortable footwear, and feeders too. Offering a wide variety of quality binoculars and spotting scopes with great prices, Scheels has stylish, comfortable walking shoes and hiking boots, clothing from T-shirts to flannels, pullovers, rain gear, and more. Outdoor clothing is definitely an important part of Scheels appeal for birders, and you can stop in to one of the convenient Scheels stores or get online chat assistance on Scheels’ online store.

For the first time ever, you can literally review information about All the Birds of the World together in a single, easy-to-use, fully-illustrated volume! Created for a broad audience ranging from novice birders to expert ornithologists and anyone interested in the spectacular diversity of birds, this fascinating book is filled with birds for everyone to discover. With 20,865 illustrations that show the varied plumage of each sex and age, along with many morphs and distinctive subspecies, this comprehensive volume covers all of the more than 11,100 species of birds recognized worldwide, with distribution maps provided for each species.

The new guide to one of the best birding regions in the Midwest, the new Ohio Lake Erie Birding Trail Guidebook, describes the Ohio Lake Erie Birding Trail that features 90 of the region’s most interesting and popular birding sites along the northern Ohio shoreline and adjacent areas. The 120-page book is organized and mapped as 7 habitat-related loops to enable more geographic, habitat, or species focused trip planning. Each of these loops can be followed as presented or sub-divided according to the amount of time you have available.

Add a touch of color to accent your feeding station or anywhere in your yard as you attract a variety of birds with fresh water, while benefitting local birds and migrants. BestNest offers an impressive number of birdbaths, some with stand, others you can mount on a deck, balcony, or post, and some hanging birdbaths too. Many have artistic value and there are many colors and designs to choose from at BestNest. For example, the Audubon Purple Glass Mosaic Bird Bath with a Steel Stand that is decorated with rings of purple and lilac-colored leaf-patterned tiles that add stately charm to your yard or business.

Looking for mosquito and tick repellent clothing – check out L.L. Bean’s collection of men’s and women’s bug proof clothing that includes shirts, tops, pants, hats, and socks – many with sun blocker technology too. Using a synthetic form of a naturally occurring bug repellent, L.L. Bean’s breathable, lightweight bug-repellent shirts feature Men’s No Fly Zone technology so you are free to go birding wherever a migration fallout is taking place or at a favorite marsh. With the help of Burlington Labs, No Fly Zone clothing is made to keep you free of insect pests.

Enjoy shopping the variety of Perky-Pet Top-Fill Hummingbird Feeders that will add color and character to your yard and feeding station while providing hummingbirds with ample sugar-water nectar. Available in a variety of styles, shapes, and colors, Perky-Pet’s selection of Top-Fill Hummingbird Feeders include the Pineapple Top-Fill, the Prohibition Top-Fill, the Cactus Top-Fill, and the Diamond Wine Top-Fill Hummingbird Feeders to name a few.