Backyard Birds & Gardens

02/21/2026

New way to view your birds without adding a new feeder camera!

02/21/2026

We now have these cameras in stock!! Great way to see your birds on the feeders you already have !

02/19/2026

🐦 Looking to treat the birds in your backyard to something special?

We’ve got everything from premium seed blends and woodpecker favorites to hot pepper blends, peanuts, ear corn, seed cylinders, and more!

Whether you’re feeding cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers — or even squirrels — we have the good stuff they love.

Fresh. High-quality. Backyard approved. 🌻
Stop by Backyard Birds & Gardens and stock up today!

02/16/2026

🎭💜💚💛 Happy Lundi Gras & Mardi Gras from Backyard Birds & Gardens! 💛💚💜🎭

Even the birds are ready to celebrate! 🐦✨
While you’re catching beads and enjoying the parades, don’t forget your backyard flock — keep feeders full and fresh water available so they can join in the fun too.

Let’s keep the good times chirping! 🎶🌿

02/13/2026

Have fun!

PMCI followers — I challenge you to submit ONE checklist this weekend!

This weekend YOU can help scientists — just by watching birds.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a worldwide citizen-science project, and anyone can participate. No experience needed!

Watch birds for 10 minutes and submit what you see using the Merlin or eBird app. It’s fun, easy, and kids love it!

🔗 birdcount.org

Tell us what birds you spot 👇

02/12/2026

Your backyard birds deserve more than basic seed.

Upgrade their menu with:
✔️ Fruit & Nut Medleys
✔️ Woodpecker Favorites
✔️ Raw Peanuts & Ear Corn
✔️ Premium Wild Bird Blends
✔️ Hot Pepper Treats (that squirrels don’t love!)

There’s something special for every feeder in your yard — from cardinals and chickadees to woodpeckers and more.

Stop by Backyard Birds & Gardens and let’s make your backyard their favorite stop. 🐦🌿

02/11/2026

🎭🐦 We’ll Be Closed Mardi Gras Day! 🐦🎭

Backyard Birds & Gardens will be closed on Mardi Gras Day so our team can enjoy the festivities!

But don’t forget — your backyard birds still need their fuel while you’re catching beads! 💜💚💛

✨ Plan ahead and stock up on:
• High-energy seed blends
• Suet & mealworms
• Fresh bird bath supplies
• Extra feeders for busy spring visitors

Make sure your feathered friends have everything they need for a great Mardi Gras too!

Stop by before the parade and let us help you prepare.

02/05/2026

💧 Food isn’t enough — birds need water too.

Cold weather dries up natural water sources, even without snow.
Fresh water helps birds digest food and regulate body temperature.
A shallow bird bath refreshed daily can make a big difference.

Your backyard = a winter lifeline.

Visit us at 2033 Hwy 190, Covington, LA Open Monday–Saturday |
10 AM – 6 PM

02/03/2026

February is National Bird-Feeding Month 🐦
This month is all about celebrating the joy of feeding birds—and giving them the support they need during the coldest time of year.

Why winter feeding matters
Songbirds stay warm by burning energy, and food is their fuel.

Natural food sources are scarce in winter, so feeders can be a lifeline.

High-energy seeds help birds maintain body heat through chilly nights.

What to offer your backyard birds
Black oil sunflower seed – a favorite for cardinals, chickadees, finches, and more

Suet & high-energy blends – packed with fats birds need for warmth

Nyjer (thistle) seed – perfect for finches
Fresh water – just as important as food, even in winter

Bonus tips
Keep feeders full and clean to prevent disease

Place feeders where birds have nearby shelter

Feed consistently—birds come to rely on your setup

Enjoy the beauty, songs, and activity that winter birds bring to your yard. Feeding them isn’t just fun—it truly helps them survive 💛

02/03/2026

Get your binoculars and camera ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count at our Camp Salmen Nature Park in Slidell! 📸 🐦

Discover our parish's native bird species along Camp Salmen's picturesque hiking trails and scenic boardwalks from February 13-16, 2026.

For more details, download the app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology or visit https://www.birdcount.org/

02/03/2026

Enjoy feeding your songbirds.
Remember the songbirds stay warm by eating the seeds.