For The Birds In The News: Woodpecker Love
In the spring, male members of the woodpecker family are like those of other species - their thoughts turn to love. But the raucous way they express their feelings... is driving homeowners up the wall... Janet Kenna, owner of For the Birds, (offers) items that may help keep woodpeckers away from the house... keep reading!
Save 10% All The Time, Every Day on Everything!
If you're a member of The Children's Museum of Durango, simply present your Membership Card at check-out to get 10% off all your purchases with us. What? Not a Member? Then Click Here!
See Our Blue Puma!
While you're out and about, don't forget to stop on by For The Birds to see our Blue Puma: "The Soaring Raven Cat" by local artist Miki Harder. Harder's life-like ravens soar across the landscape of the puma body as they gurgle and gossip to their host and each other all they've seen and heard. Whichever lore one admires about ravens, the theme of multi-dimensionality is universal, perhaps reminding us to think past ourselves.
Get Mugged At For The Birds!
Looking for a great gift for your favorite birdwatcher? Then Get Mugged! An experience not to be missed!
For The Birds T-Shirts Are Just The Thing!
Another fab gift for your favorite birdwatcher! 100% cotton tees - Excite and delight even the most experienced birder!
For The Birds Web Site Launches!
We're excited to announce the launch of our new web site at ForTheBirdsDurango.com! With a host of exciting product and store information, ForTheBirdsDurango.com, like the retail store itself, is also an excellent resource for education and information links about birding, bird watching groups and nature activities. Don't forget to "bookmark" us!
Our Links Are... For The Birds!
Birdzilla.com
The largest and most comprehensive network of web sites dedicated to those interested in wild birds. The network is anchored by the Birdzilla.com web site itself, one of the largest and most comprehensive wild bird sites on the web.
Children's Museum of Durango
Established in 1994, the Children's Museum of Durango is an educational and playful place for children of all ages. Hands-on learning and interactive exhibits, workshops, and programs stimulate the imagination and invite us to discover more about ourselves and the world around us. The Museum offers an informal learning environment that enhances the emotional, social, physical and cognitive development of children.
Present your Children's Museum Membership Card and get 10% off everything in our store. Not a member of The Children's Museum of Durango? Click Here!
Durango Discovery Museum
The Durango Discovery Museum is an energy and science museum planned for Durango’s 1893 Power House, along the banks of the Animas River. The DDM is bringing Durango's river front to life, drawing local and visiting families to downtown Durango, inspiring invention and discovery as visitors explore the past, present, and future of energy, leading the way toward a green future balancing energy and environmental needs, and rescuing Durango's nationally important 1893 Power House.
Funny "For The Birds" Video
Pixar Animation Studios combines creative and technical artistry to create original films in the medium of computer animation.
GoDurango.com
For all things "Durango," this is the place!
Hawkwatch International
Monitors and protects hawks, eagles, other birds of prey and their environment through research, education and conservation
International Migratory Bird Day
IMBD was created in 1993 by visionaries at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. IMBD focuses attention on one of the most important and spectacular events in the life of a migratory bird -- its journey between its summer and winter homes. Today, it is celebrated in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Central America through bird festivals and bird walks, education programs, and Bird Day!
Project Feeder Watch
A winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. Anyone with an interest in birds is invited to participate! FeederWatch is conducted by people of all skill levels and backgrounds, including children, families, individuals, classrooms, retired persons, youth groups, nature centers, and bird clubs.
San Juan Mountains Association
The mission of the San Juan Mountains Association is to enhance personal and community stewardship of natural, cultural and heritage resources on public and other lands in Southwest Colorado through education, interpretation, information and participation.
Silverton-Durango Narrow Gauge Train
Wave to us at For The Birds as you go by, then come on in and shop!
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
A nonprofit membership institution whose mission is to interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. Our programs work with citizen scientists, government and non-government agencies across North America and beyond. We believe that bird enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can and do make a difference.
The Durango Chamber of Commerce
Committed to a high quality of life and the growth of our local economy. Find guides, businesses, relocation and tourist info all right here!
The National Audubon Society
Conserves and restores natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
