Wild birds are not just visitors in your garden—they’re feathered eco-heroes! These winged wonders help pollinate plants, control pests, and keep ecosystems thriving. With August migration on the way, beginning around August 15th Houston and August 17th in North Texas. The skies will soon be filled with songbirds, swallows, sparrows, and more. It’s the perfect time to roll out the welcome mat!
Birds are natural pest control, feasting on mosquitoes, spiders, and grubs—no chemicals needed. They also play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal. Hummingbirds help flowers flourish, while other birds spread seeds far and wide.
Beyond their environmental impact, birds offer a peaceful, joyful connection to nature. Watching them can be a calming and inspiring part of your day.
So, let’s return the favor—here are 3 easy ways to support wild birds from your own backyard!
#1: PROVIDE A FOOD SOURCE
Bird Seed & Feeders
Help attract beautiful Texas birds to your garden with Calloway’s Premium Bird Seed. Check out your go-to birding headquarters at your neighborhood Calloway’s and Cornelius. We have a variety of seed blends that will attract several different species of birds!
Calloway’s Premium Wild Bird Blend combines premium seeds such as white proso millet, black oil sunflower, and red milo to create a special mixture of seeds that are a favorite to Cardinals, Finches, Sparrows, Chickadees, Mourning Doves, and more. Enjoy the ease of filling your feeders with our 20 lb. size!
Calloway’s Premium Fruit & Nut Blend is a wonderful blend of premium seeds that birds love! With a mixture of fruit and seeds such as black oil sunflower, safflower, peanut pick outs and cranberries; birds like Robins, Cardinals, Chickadees, Nuthatches, and Sparrows, will flock to your garden.
Calloway’s Premium Hot & Spicy Blend is a delicious mix of seeds, spiced with capsaicin, and full of nutrients. No need to worry about squirrels snatching them up! This will keep those critters away.
Calloway’s Premium Shell Free Blend features just the seeds and no shells. Feed the birds with the seeds they love, without having to clean up. With ingredients such as sunflower chips, oat groats, and hulled millet, you can provide the best for Sparrows, Blue Jays, Cardinals, and more.
The Perky-Pet® Green 2-in-1 Tube Feeder makes it easy to feed a variety of backyard birds! Its clever 2-in-1 ports let you switch between Nyjer, mixed seed, or sunflower seed in seconds—no need for multiple feeders. As the seasons change, simply adjust the ports to keep your feathered visitors coming back year-round.
The Perky-Pet® Squirrel-Be-Gone® II Country Style Feeder is an innovative squirrel-resistant feeder that keeps pesky squirrels out with a weight-activated perch bar that closes to protect the seed. Its charming home-style design attracts birds—and birdwatchers alike! Adjustable springs let you customize for different bird sizes, keeping away unwanted visitors. Made from durable all-metal construction, it holds up to 8 pounds of seed and can be hung or pole mounted.
Hummingbird Feeders & Nectar
Ready to attract more hummingbirds to your landscape? Help your garden thrive with these beneficial pollinators! It’s important to keep their bellies full with quality feeders and nourishing nectars.
The Perky-Pet® Antique Bottle Hummingbird Feeder adds vintage charm with its sea-green glass bottle and brushed silver accents. It holds 10 ounces of nectar and features four decorative flower-shaped feeding ports around the base, perfect for attracting hungry hummingbirds.
Suet Cakes & Feeders
Give your backyard birds a high-energy treat with our selection of suet cakes and feeders. We carry a variety of blends and styles to attract a wide range of colorful songbirds year-round.
Heath™ Berry Blast Suet Cake
Attract a vibrant variety of songbirds, including cardinals, chickadees, goldfinches, juncos, kinglets, nuthatches, purple finches, siskins, tanagers, thrushes, titmice, warblers, woodpeckers, and wrens. This no-melt, all-season suet cake comes in no-touch, easy-open packaging and is mixed with corn, sunflower seeds, various seeds, and flavorful berries to keep your feathered friends coming back year-round.
Heath™ Bird’s Blend High Energy Suet Cake
Invite colorful songbirds like cardinals, chickadees, goldfinches, and many more with this no-melt, all-season suet cake. Packaged for easy opening without mess, it features a hearty blend of corn, sunflower seeds, and mixed seeds, providing a high-energy treat perfect for attracting a wide range of backyard birds.
Heath® Suet Seed Cake Peanut Crunch
This no-melt, all-season suet cake attracts the same beautiful variety of songbirds, including cardinals, chickadees, and woodpeckers. Designed for easy, no-touch opening, it’s mixed with corn, sunflower seeds, other seeds, and crunchy peanut pieces, adding extra flavor and texture that birds love.
The More Birds® Double Suet Feeder features a sturdy, powder-coated steel grid design built to withstand the elements. Its sloped roof helps keep rain and snow out, ensuring suet stays dry, while easy-open doors make refilling quick and convenient.
#2: GIVE SHELTER FOR THE BIRDS
Birdhouses are essential for supporting bird populations during fall migration in Texas. As many species head south, they depend on safe, sheltered spots to rest—especially in urban areas where natural nesting sites are limited. Birdhouses offer protection from predators, harsh weather, and help birds conserve energy for their journey.
At Calloway’s and Cornelius Nursery, we carry a wide variety of birdhouses, from decorative to functional, so you can create a welcoming haven for local and migrating birds this season.
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#3: PROVIDE A WATER SOURCE
Bird baths are an essential oasis for migrating birds, especially during their long journey south in late summer and fall. These travelers need fresh water not just for drinking, but also for bathing—keeping their feathers clean and flight-ready. In dry or urban areas like North Texas, Houston, and Austin in August, natural water sources can be limited, so providing a bird bath can truly make a difference. You can find a wide variety of ready-to-use bird baths at Calloway’s and Cornelius Nursery!
Our curated collection features a variety of styles, shapes, and sizes, each one adding unique charm and designer flair to your outdoor space. Not only do birdbaths attract more birds, which help aerate the soil and control pests naturally, but they also encourage beneficial insects that support pollination. Perfect for everyday beauty and seasonal migration, a birdbath is a simple way to support wildlife while elevating your garden’s appeal.
SHOP WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius Nursery, we have everything you need to support our wild birds! From birdhouses and feeders to seed blends and water sources, we offer a wide selection of birding essentials.
Visit your neighborhood store today!
Have questions? Our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals are always happy to help you find the perfect products for your garden—and for your feathered visitors!
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