Local Bird News
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Several species of birds are just arriving for the winter! Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets (above), Yellow-rumped Warblers, Cedar Waxwings, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Juncos and many species of sparrows are here - and don't forget about wintering hummingbirds! A few Rufous Hummingbirds have been spotted, but many reports come in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Keep at least one hummingbird feeder up this winter and let us know if you see one! Or report it to the Georgia Hummer Hotline at 770-784-1636******** Upcoming Events
On Friday, November 11th from 12 - 3 our Canton store is hosting a book signing and special reading with author
Margie Carroll.
She will be on hand to sign all five of her childrens books, including her newest -
Barnabus and the BB3 - about a baby male bluebird and his three siblings! This is a family friendly event, and refreshments will be served. Contact the Canton store at
770-720-3020
for directions or more information. Looking for a Great Place to Work? Three of our stores are now hiring!!! The Buford and Marietta stores are both in need of a part time employee and our Roswell location needs someone to work full time - about four days per week. Candidates should have a genuine interest in birds with a willingness to learn more, and be able to lift and carry 50lbs. Please apply in person to any of these store locations! | |
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Newsletter Lotto
The winning receipt number for this period is
55992
dated 10/22/2011
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If this number and date match your receipt, you are a winner! Bring the receipt in to any Bird Watcher store location to claim your
$100 Gift Card!!!
Receipts dated today through November 14th are eligible for the next drawing November 15th.
Good luck! |
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Hi Birdwatchers! | Northern Mockingbird feasting on berries
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Hope you are loving this beautiful fall as much as we are! It's so nice to be outside this time of year taking in the spectacular fall colors and enjoying the cooler weather. But we do hear one big complaint every fall - "Where are my birds?" Never fear! Your birds are still around, but Mother Nature provides a bounty of insects, seeds, nuts, berries, pine cones, Sweetgum balls, and so much more this time of year. Our feeders take a back seat as songbirds take advantage of nature's buffet! Even the squirrels seem to be leaving the sunflower seed alone! You may want to buy seed and suet in smaller amounts to keep it fresh until feeder action picks back up towards the end of the year. And keep an eye on what's in your feeder, making sure it doesn't get clumpy or moldy if it sits for long. Instead of watching your feeders, watch for birds foraging in the treetops and bushes, or scratching in the leaf litter. Just the other day we watched a small flock of Goldfinches eating the seeds from a Crepe Myrtle not ten feet away from feeders filled with Sunflower Meats and Niger Seed! We spotted a Scarlet Tanager feasting on Pokeberries along with a Gray Catbird, Mockingbird and Robins. White-breasted Nuthatches love foraging in our River Birch. White-throated and Song Sparrows are hanging out in the Blackberry bushes. One spot that is attracting birds is our birdbath! Don't forget - birds need clean, fresh water year round for drinking and bathing.
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New Product Spotlight
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Just in time for cool, crisp fall nights - we've brought in Aspen Mulling Cider Spice!!! Mix with apple juice to make spiced cider or add to red wine, brandy or tea. You can even cook with it! Just add the mulling spice cup for cup to your favorite recipes, or go to www.aspenspices.comWe will be serving mulled apple cider at all of our stores during the holidays, so come and have a sip while you shop! Each 5.65oz carton will make a gallon of cider, and is only $3.99 each, or get 2 for $7.00 | |
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Kennesaw * Roswell * Buford * Marietta
Canton * Hiram
www.BirdWatcherSupply.com
 
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