{"id":8412,"date":"2020-03-19T18:37:14","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T18:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=8412"},"modified":"2020-03-27T16:15:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T16:15:10","slug":"spring-birding-essentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/spring-birding-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Spring Birding Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Here&#8217;s an impromptu gallery of essential Spring birding items for reference.  However, you can also buy everything else you usually would when shopping <em>inside<\/em> our store. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have product info on many individual items, see our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/products\/#\" target=\"_blank\">gallery here<\/a>.&nbsp; However, much of our inventory is not featured in detail on our website. We&#8217;ll do our best to keep the following in-store photos updated, but inventory is likely to change quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-15.png 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-15-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Big Three<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the three types of seed most popular with our customers, and our birds, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunflower Chips (No. 1 and No. 2)  and Black Oil Sunflower <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-13.png\" alt=\"The Backyard Naturalist wild bird seed blends\" class=\"wp-image-8439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-13.png 370w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-13-216x300.png 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"See our full seed menu here. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/wild-bird-seeds-suets-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">See our full foo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/wild-bird-seeds-suets-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"See our full seed menu here. (opens in a new tab)\">d<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"See our full seed menu here. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/wild-bird-seeds-suets-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"> menu here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the left, The Backyard Naturalist wild bird seed blends: Fruit, Berry &amp; Nut, Finch Favorite, Just the Meats, Shell Free Medley. (Backyard Medley not pictured)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Spring essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-11-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Wren and Chickadee houses\" class=\"wp-image-8423\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-11-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-11-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-11-400x534.png 400w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-11.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption>Wren and Chickadee houses. See more info about our<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" bird houses here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/products\/#wild-bird-houses-bat-houses\" target=\"_blank\"> bird houses here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-7-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8419\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-7-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-7-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-7-400x534.png 400w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-7.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption>Gilbertson Bluebird Nestbox with pole and baffle. In background, more Bluebird boxes and Droll Yankees feeders. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8418\" width=\"600\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-6.png 800w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-6-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-6-768x924.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-6-400x481.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>More Bluebird nesting boxes. See more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/products\/#wild-bird-houses-bat-houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bluebird houses here. (opens in a new tab)\">Bluebird houses here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8420\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-8.png 800w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-8-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-8-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-8-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Hummingbird feeders and nectar.  Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/resources\/hummingbirds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"more about feeding Hummingbirds here (opens in a new tab)\">more about feeding Hummingbirds here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8415\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-3.png 800w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-3-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Droll Yankees feeders <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8413\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-1.png 800w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-1-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/cedar-hoppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cedar hoppers (opens in a new tab)\">Cedar hoppers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/going-green-recycled-feeders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Going Green recycled hopper (opens in a new tab)\">Going Green recycled hopper<\/a> feeders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8414\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-2.png 800w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-2-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Squirrel Buster <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"squirrel proof suet (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/squirrel-proof-suet-feeder\/\" target=\"_blank\">squirrel proof suet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/squirrel-proof-feeders-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"squirrel proof seed (opens in a new tab)\">squirrel proof seed<\/a> feeders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Tranquility-bar-soap-Michel.jpg\" alt=\"The Backyard Naturalist Tranquility soap - large bath bar.\" class=\"wp-image-8490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Tranquility-bar-soap-Michel.jpg 535w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Tranquility-bar-soap-Michel-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Tranquility-bar-soap-Michel-400x241.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Tranquility Soap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because we all need it right now.  Foaming hand soap and bath bars. See more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"soaps, lotions and candles here. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/michel-design-works\/\" target=\"_blank\">soap currently in-stock here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/coloring-books-for-grown-ups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8417\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-5.png 800w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-5-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-5-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Coloring books for all ages. See more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/coloring-books-for-grown-ups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"coloring books here (opens in a new tab)\">coloring books here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8416\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-4.png 800w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-temporary-virtual-storefront-4-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>We have just gotten a new shipment of jigsaw puzzles! Lots more choices than those shown. <br>See our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jigsaw puzzle gallery here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/jigsaw-puzzles\/\" target=\"_blank\">jigsaw puzzle gallery here<\/a>.  Inventory may change quickly, just ask us.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Flower-seeds-native-pollinators.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Flower-seeds-native-pollinators.jpg 535w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Flower-seeds-native-pollinators-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Flower-seeds-native-pollinators-400x307.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><figcaption>Here&#8217;s something fun to do with the kids! Plant flowers to attract native pollinators to your yard.  See more details <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/bee-butterfly-hummingbird-flower-garden-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\">here: Flowers for Birds, Bees and Butterflies<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s an impromptu gallery of essential Spring birding items for reference.  However, you can also buy everything else you usually would when shopping inside our store\u2014just all by phone order\/pickup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8451,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8412","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8412"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8718,"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8412\/revisions\/8718"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8451"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}