Backyard Birds & Gardens

04/24/2025

Looking to enhance your garden and enjoy the beauty of birds in your own backyard?

At Backyard Birds and Gardens, we have the cutest rain gauges perfect for a gift or for yourself in your summer backyard. But that's not all! We also offer a wide range of garden supplies, birdseed, birdbaths, and birdhouses to create the ultimate bird sanctuary right at home.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your garden into a haven for beautiful birds. Visit us Monday-Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM and discover the joy of nature in your very own backyard.

04/22/2025

Looking to attract more birds to your backyard?

Visit Backyard Birds and Gardens for our wide selection of bird feed. We have everything you need to create a welcoming space for beautiful wild birds. From birdseed and birdbaths to birdhouses, we have it all! Come see us Monday-Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your garden and enjoy the beauty of birds in your own backyard.

04/20/2025

May this Easter be a time of renewal and joy for you and your families. Happy Easter from Backyard Birds & Gardens!

04/17/2025

Don't forget your hummingbirds! Keep your nectar fresh! We have all the supplies you need. They make great Mother's Day gifts.

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

04/15/2025

Newest product alert giving Mother's Day vibes -
Monarch Butterfly Shelter & Wood Planter 20X18X15 IN

Create a haven for solitary, pollinating bees in your yard with this Woodlink Combination Mason Bee House and Planter. This generous piece not only helps you showcase a beautiful plant; it also provides shelter to solitary bees. The wooden frame perfectly celebrates the outdoors, and the lined, top reservoir holds a wealth of soil. An opening in the fabric liner aligns with a channel on the back of the planter, allowing water to drain from your flower without reaching the bee tubes. These fiberboard tubes are fantastic roosting spots for orchard and mason bees, and an open face on one side of the frame allows the bees to reach them. A stylized bee image in the planter adorns the panel above the nesting tubes, and the angled design of this section helps direct rainwater away from the insects. Two hangers on the back of the item make it easy to mount against a tree or wall, or the level base may be placed on soil and displayed in your garden. The wooden construction aids in attracting bees to the unit, and the fiberboard tubes are perfectly sized for small insects. Help your garden thrive by adding this Combination Mason Bee House and Planter to it.

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

04/12/2025

🚨 ​𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!🚨

315 MILLION birds are predicted to soar across the continental U.S. the next few nights as they make their way back for breeding season!🕊️

Spring migration is one of the most dangerous times of year for our feathered friends. Each year, over 1 billion birds die in the U.S. after colliding with glass windows (they can’t see it like we do!).

You can help change that!
🌌 Turn off lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
🪟 Make your windows bird-friendly

Join the global effort and take the pledge to protect birds ✍️

Whether you’re a homeowner, a building manager, city planner, designer, or a student who wants to make their school more bird-friendly, the Bird Collision Prevention Alliance has resources for you to make a difference! Learn more at https://bit.ly/stopbirdcollisions!

Let’s give birds a safe passage this spring. Every action counts.💛

🔗 Check your local forecast and live radar maps at birdcast.info!

📷 BirdCast map courtesy of Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Colorado State University

04/10/2025

We've got 2 great new books in stock!

👍Backyard Birding for Kids: An Introduction to Ornithology
With bird facts, an identification guide, and how-to instructions, this is a perfect children’s introduction to birdwatching.

You’ve seen birds in your backyard or at the local park. Now become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids’ introduction to birding. The children’s book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners. Kids gain an understanding of such topics as bird anatomy, life cycle, and habitat.

From there, readers are introduced to 60 different species of important birds to know. With chickadees, hummingbirds, owls, woodpeckers, and more, the field guide section serves as an identification aid and offers information about when to look, where to look, and what to look for.

A how-to section provides advice to help children get started birding—with practical tips on attracting birds to their yards. There are also fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, a wonderful way to turn birding into a shared hobby. The activities range from simple, like leaving out nesting materials, to advanced, such as planting a bird- and pollinator-friendly garden.

👍Garden Bugs & Insects of the South & Southeast: Identify Pollinators, Pests, and Other Garden Visitors
Get this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them.

Brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug’s paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see―like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles―but also the ones we don’t, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Keep this convenient guide to garden bugs and insects close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few creepy crawlies at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 100 species. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Garden Bugs & Insects of the South & Southeast features only species found in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, east Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, east Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

04/08/2025

We have a new book in:
Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: South: Fun Activities & Experiments That Get Kids Outside (Nature Science Workbooks for Kids)

Why settle for less? Utilize educational content tailor-made for your part of the country and introduce children to nature in the South.

National workbooks are great—but regional content is even better! The South encompasses 14 states. Focus on the habitats, plants, and animals found here.

Written by Erika Zambello, a naturalist from the region, the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: South does what other workbooks can’t: It gets specific about climate, geography, state symbols, weather, and especially birds, fungi, insects, minerals, trees, wildflowers, and so much more. With over 20 simple, fun introductions to scientific subjects—like astronomy and geology—it gets children excited about nature in their own backyard and teaches them to love and protect the great outdoors. More than a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects—such as raising native caterpillars, making mushroom spore prints, and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light—put students in control of their own learning!

You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, eastern Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, eastern Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. So, get the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: South and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Regional workbooks are better:
Introduction to the South’s geography, plants and animals, and biology
Activities specific to your part of the country
Fun hands-on projects that spark wonder
Regionally accurate information about agriculture, invasive species, weather records, and more

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

04/08/2025

We just love these new bird feeders! The colors are stunning! Perfect for any backyard and perfect for mom for Mother's Day!

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

04/03/2025

Product Alert: FeatherSnap's Wi-Fi-enabled smart bird feeder brings the wonder of nature to your fingertips. Effortlessly experience the joy of birdwatching on-the-go by receiving captivating photos and videos directly to your smartphone.

Our exceptional technology combines reliability, convenience, and advanced software to create an extraordinary birding experience. Choose the FeatherSnap Scout to be able to:
✅Capture photos and videos of your feathered visitors
✅Compile and curate your Bird Book
✅Discover fun facts about various bird species
✅Harness the power of AI to aid in bird identification
✅Unlock achievement badges as you embark on your birding journey

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

04/01/2025

Newest Product Alert:
Monarch Butterfly Shelter & Wood Planter 20X18X15 IN
Create a haven for solitary, pollinating bees in your yard with this Woodlink Combination Mason Bee House and Planter. This generous piece not only helps you showcase a beautiful plant; it also provides shelter to solitary bees. The wooden frame perfectly celebrates the outdoors, and the lined, top reservoir holds a wealth of soil. An opening in the fabric liner aligns with a channel on the back of the planter, allowing water to drain from your flower without reaching the bee tubes. These fiberboard tubes are fantastic roosting spots for orchard and mason bees, and an open face on one side of the frame allows the bees to reach them. A stylized bee image in the planter adorns the panel above the nesting tubes, and the angled design of this section helps direct rainwater away from the insects. Two hangers on the back of the item make it easy to mount against a tree or wall, or the level base may be placed on soil and displayed in your garden. The wooden construction aids in attracting bees to the unit, and the fiberboard tubes are perfectly sized for small insects. Help your garden thrive by adding this Combination Mason Bee House and Planter to it.

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

03/27/2025

We have some great new spring flags! They would be the perfect accent to your garden.

Get all your flags Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

03/26/2025

Too pretty not to share

Part-time New Orleans resident— a roseate spoonbill in Bayou Sauvage

03/25/2025

Spring as sprung at Backyard Birds & Gardens. Come check out all the great merchandise for the bird over in you.

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM.

03/25/2025

Don't forget to join us at the St. Tammany Master Gardener Association 2025 Northshore Garden & Pant Sale.

March 28th & March 29th, 2025 (this weekend)
Adults $5/Under 18 free
St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds
1301 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM for all your bird needs. 🎶

03/22/2025

Girl Scouts are back with cookies

03/20/2025

Spring is here and it's time to celebrate!

Backyard Birds and Gardens is your one-stop shop for all your wild bird needs. From birdseed to birdbaths, we have everything you need to create a beautiful backyard sanctuary for our feathered friends. Our store in Covington is open Monday-Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM, so come visit us and explore our wide range of bird supplies. Don't miss out on the joy of watching colorful birds fluttering around your garden. 🎶

03/18/2025

Looking to attract Eastern Bluebirds to your backyard?

Backyard Birds and Gardens is the perfect place for all your bird needs. The Eastern Bluebirds are nesting and pairing up in our area, and we have the habitats and food to keep them coming back. Our store is open Monday-Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM, offering a wide range of bird supplies including birdseed, birdbaths, and windchimes. Come visit us at Backyard Birds & Gardens in Covington for all your wild bird needs. 🎶