January 10, 2011 ---
Happy New Year! A beautiful, snowy start to this year has the birds flocking to feeders. Make sure your feeders are full, and enjoy the show! We recently hung our new window feeder (pictured in column to the left), and the tufted titmice took just minutes to find it and begin devouring the shelled peanuts within. The feeder can also be filled with suet or nut cakes. With the window feeder bringing the soft gray little titmice up close, we're able to enjoy their perky personalities!
We're headed off to market to see all the new product introductions for 2011; so the shop will be closed from 3:00PM on Saturday, January 15, until 10:30AM on Thursday, January 20. We anticipate placing lots of orders as we continue our commitment to offering the latest and greatest products with, as always, a focus on "Made in the USA!" When we return from market, we'll be gearing up for our first class of the new year. "Color Your World" will be held on Tuesday, February 1, from 7:00PM - 9:00PM. To learn how to register and to check out all of our exciting, upcoming classes, click on the Upcoming Classes link to the left. We hope to see you soon!
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2011 News
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.
- John Muir
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Blawnox, PA 15238
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Window feeders bring the action up close!
February 1, 2011 ---
SIP, SHOP AND SAVE ON SATURDAYS IN FEBRUARY! Join us on Saturdays in February and enjoy complimentary Songbird coffee and in-store specials! You might even get to see the female fox squirrel who's been eating the pears off the tree in front of the shop. If you look closely at the picture, you'll see that she's just about to pull the pear from its stem!
February 23, 2011 ---
Get ready for American Goldfinches! It won't be long now before the male goldfinches don their sunny yellow breeding attire. Be ready for them with Droll Yankees' new Bottoms Up Finch Feeder. Features include: ports positioned below perches to deter House Finches and House Sparrows, UV stabilized polycarbonate tube that remains clear, durable metal parts that squirrels can't chew, cheerful yellow color. We stock the 16" and the whopping 36" models of this fun and entertaining feeder.
We watched as the male (right) fed the female in the crabapple tree. This behavior is known as mate-feeding.
March 29, 2011 ---
Congratulations to Maureen Stecik of Oakmont! Maureen is the lucky winner of our Spring Open House $50 Gift Certificate. Thanks to all who attended...what fun it is to share an excited anticipation of Spring's glorious gifts with all of you! Hot sellers at the Open House? Hummingbird feeders in all shapes, sizes, and colors; Janet Ontko's beautifully-glazed garden plaques; and "Bouncies." These pretty, glittered-metal hummingbird, bluebird, chickadee, and dragonfly sculptures dangle from a bouncy wire. Pure charm to hang both indoors and out, and guaranteed to bring a smile!
April 12, 2011 ---
Get ready for Baltimore Orioles and other Spring migrants! What an exciting time of year it is for bird-lovers as unusual birds enter the area. Some species, like the Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Baltimore Oriole, breed here in Pittsburgh backyards; while other species will continue their journey to more suitable breeding grounds. Keep your eyes open and your feeders full so you don't miss a one! We stock the area's largest selection of Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Baltimore Oriole
feeders, and we're happy to discuss the feeding habits and breeding behaviors of these popular Spring migrants with you. Attract them to your yard this Spring, and they're likely to return year after year!
June 16, 2011 ---
Who can resist the sunny yellow color of male American Goldfinches in Summer? Lure these acrobats into your garden with the NEW Woodlink Tails Up™ Thistle Feeder! Learn more about this unique, FUN design >>>
June 20, 2011 ---
Enter our Nature Photo Contest, and you could be the lucky winner of a Gift Certificate to the Songbird Sanctuary! Find out how >>>
June 24, 2011 ---
IMPORTANT: Safety Recall Alert >>>
August 22, 2011 ---
Come to our INCREDIBLE Inside-Out Sale!
The deals are absolutely INCREDIBLE! It's a great time to do your holiday shopping or to pick up that special something you've had your eye on! It's also the time to buy seed at 15% OFF and have it stored until you're ready for it! This is one of our most popular events, and it will go on rain or shine! We've extended our hours so you'll have plenty of time to shop and SAVE! See you Saturday, August 27, from 9:00AM until 5:00PM!
August 30, 2011 ---
Our Inside-Out Sale on August 27 was a huge success! Thanks to all who attended...it was great to see you! We now have lots of room to display all of the exciting new products that have arrived for Fall. Stop in soon to see!
October 4, 2011 ---
"Excitement" is the name of the game in backyards this month! Fall migration is underway, and that means new birds in our gardens. Some, like Dark-eyed Juncos and White-throated Sparrows, will spend the Winter with us. Others, like Pine Warblers and Common Yellowthroats, will journey to more hospitable climates. Keep your feeders full and your birdbaths clean, and enjoy the excitement!
September 22, 2011 ---
Tonight's the night! The first class of our Fall series, The Joy of Backyard Birdfeeding, begins tonight at 7:00PM. We have a full class; and it promises to be a fun, informative evening. For more information about our popular FREE classes, click on the Upcoming Classes link in the left-hand column of this page.
July 16, 2011 ---
The results are in, and the lucky winners of our 2011 Nature Photo Contest are >>>
November 7, 2011 ---
Join us at our Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 12, from 9:00AM until 5:00PM! You'll discover the latest, magical birdhouse designs by Heartwood; beautifully-packaged gift sets by Tea Forté; brilliant, spun glass ornaments; unique, new birdfeeders; and SO MUCH MORE!
November 17, 2011 ---
Our Holiday Open House was a huge success thanks to all the folks who came out to kick off the holiday season with us! The shop was aglow with tiny white lights, dazzling spun-glass ornaments, and glittery bows; but the real glow came from the warm, holiday greetings exchanged by all. The Songbird Sanctuary was indeed filled with holiday magic!
Now, we're getting ready for Small Business Saturday, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses. The shop is in high gear! We offer Pittsburgh's largest selection of products for bird and nature lovers, we have personal experience with MANY of our products, and we're committed to making your shopping experience an outstanding one. We hope to see you on Saturday, November 26th!
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December 31, 2011 ---
Here we are at the end of yet another exciting year! Thank you to all who entered the doors of The Songbird Sanctuary. Without you, we would not be here! Thank you for allowing us to help you make the recent holidays merry. We appreciate your confidence in choosing our unique products to give as gifts. It is truly our pleasure to share a love of nature with all of you, and we look forward to 2012 with great anticipation! We'll be heading to Market soon to take a look at all the new products being introduced by the top manufacturers for 2012. We can hardly wait! We'll be scouring the offerings to bring you the best, most unique products available to wild bird and nature enthusiasts. Happy New Year!
March 19, 2011 ---
