A Holiday Tradition of Valuing Nature

Fun for the Feet Four things to love about these colorful, warm U.S.-made socks:
they contain recycled cotton yarn, they’re mismatched right off the bat so you can
relax, and kid’s socks are sold in 3’s and baby’s in 5’s (Adult, $17.99; Kids, $19.99).
Holiday 2015
Dcuks Have Migrated Back Whimsical ducks and penguins
carved from sustainable bamboo root and reclaimed teak like
to live indoors. Each has its own unique name and personality,
and boots! Shown are a Small Dcuk and Penguin ($36.99 - $47.99).
A Holiday Tradition of Valuing Nature
8 x 32 Oregon Binocular is a best-seller in our shops.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s most recent binocular review
named them a Top Pick, panning more expensive choices to
feature these as offering excellent value for the price
($134.99).
Vintage Girl Designs North Carolinian Michelle Defillipo’s beautifully
unique plaques use words, paper and paint to communicate uplifting,
inspirational messages ($13.99 - $37.99).
Northeast Portland
1419 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 445-2699
Slightly Eccentric, and So Much Fun to Give and Receive! Come see
our selection of local artist Michelle Allen’s whimsical, humorous clocks!
From birds to cats and more, you’ll love her sense of fun ($59.99)! We
have other pieces of her functional art like journals and tote bags ($8.99).
Meet Michelle during the holiday season – see Calendar page for details.
West Linn Central Village
22000 Willamette Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 303-4653
Lake Oswego
16949 SW 65th Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 620-7454
Holiday Shop Events - See Calendar Page
Take 20% off Holiday Savings January Savings
KIDS’ GIFTS, UNPLUGGED From kidnoculars to board games to wind-up toys,
puzzles, stickers and books, our nature-related offerings are a sanctuary from
flashing lights and loud noises. If there’s any noise at all, it might be an accurate
birdsong embedded in a realistic songbird plush toy. Chris says come see our
outstanding puppet selection, finger to full-size ($3.99 to 39.99)!
5
$
off
Your purchase of $20 or more
Holiday Open Houses in December - See Calendar Page for Details
Valid Friday - Sunday, Nov. 27 - 29. Coupon must
be presented at time of sale. Limit one purchase
per customer. EXCLUSIONS: Cannot be used
to purchase gift cards’, sale-priced, alreadydiscounted items, or Brome products.
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts,
and excludes sale
items and gift cards.
Coupon must be
presented at time of
purchase. Limit one
coupon per customer.
Expires Dec 31, 2015.
that many people all over the world share. Our holiday seed
of our little flock of local shops! Thanks for appreciating our
wreaths and ornaments are likely a version of the Scandinavian
practical nature-themed
custom of the Julenek. Long
items like bird feeders,
ago, Nordic farmers began to
birdseed and bird houses
hang bundles of grain from a
and also the fun giftware
tree, post or house eave as an
like jewelry, socks and peace
offering to wild birds at harvest
poles, wind chimes and
time. Today the grain bundles
puzzles. We will continue to
can be seen on almost every
do our best to feature locally-
Scandinavian home during the
and U.S. crafted wares,
holiday season. They serve as
and to focus on product
a reminder of the importance
quality, durability, ease of
of sharing no matter how lean
use and adherence to design
the times, and as a wish that by
guidelines from authorities
sharing, a family will experience
like Audubon Society, Cornell
good luck in the New Year.
Lab of Ornithology, and the
Our friendly staff would love
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Vancouver
8101 NE Parkway Dr.,
Vancouver, WA 98662 (360) 253-5771
ANY single Item*
Nov 27 - 29, 2015
Photo Courtesy of West Linn Tidings
Beaverton Fred Meyer Center
11429 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-0949
Thank you for our 25th holiday season, and for your support
5
$
off
to help you and your family
We believe a conscious
create traditions of wildlife
focus on, and appreciation
appreciation by offering gift
of, nature can ground and
suggestions with a nature focus.
enrich your family’s holiday
We can help you find just the
traditions. In a sense this
right thing for someone special
tradition of appreciation and concern for wildlife is one
on your list. We wish you a wonderful holiday season!
free $10 savings card
with every $100 purchase!
Your purchase of $20 or more
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts, and excludes sale items
and gift cards. Coupon
must be presented
at time of purchase.
Limit one coupon per
customer.
Valid Jan 1 - 31, 2016.
Starting saturday, December 12
Call your Favorite store for details!
Now thru Dec 31, 2015
See back page for MORE valuable coupons!
See Back Page for Valuable Coupons
Fun for the Feet Four things to love about these colorful, warm U.S.-made socks:
they contain recycled cotton yarn, they’re mismatched right off the bat so you can
relax, and kid’s socks are sold in 3’s and baby’s in 5’s (Adult, $17.99; Kids, $19.99).
Holiday 2015
Dcuks Have Migrated Back Whimsical ducks and penguins
carved from sustainable bamboo root and reclaimed teak like
to live indoors. Each has its own unique name and personality,
and boots! Shown are a Small Dcuk and Penguin ($36.99 - $47.99).
A Holiday Tradition of Valuing Nature
8 x 32 Oregon Binocular is a best-seller in our shops.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s most recent binocular review
named them a Top Pick, panning more expensive choices to
feature these as offering excellent value for the price
($134.99).
Vintage Girl Designs North Carolinian Michelle Defillipo’s beautifully
unique plaques use words, paper and paint to communicate uplifting,
inspirational messages ($13.99 - $37.99).
Northeast Portland
1419 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 445-2699
Slightly Eccentric, and So Much Fun to Give and Receive! Come see
our selection of local artist Michelle Allen’s whimsical, humorous clocks!
From birds to cats and more, you’ll love her sense of fun ($59.99)! We
have other pieces of her functional art like journals and tote bags ($8.99).
Meet Michelle during the holiday season – see Calendar page for details.
West Linn Central Village
22000 Willamette Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 303-4653
Lake Oswego
16949 SW 65th Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 620-7454
Holiday Shop Events - See Calendar Page
Take 20% off Holiday Savings January Savings
KIDS’ GIFTS, UNPLUGGED From kidnoculars to board games to wind-up toys,
puzzles, stickers and books, our nature-related offerings are a sanctuary from
flashing lights and loud noises. If there’s any noise at all, it might be an accurate
birdsong embedded in a realistic songbird plush toy. Chris says come see our
outstanding puppet selection, finger to full-size ($3.99 to 39.99)!
5
$
off
Your purchase of $20 or more
Holiday Open Houses in December - See Calendar Page for Details
Valid Friday - Sunday, Nov. 27 - 29. Coupon must
be presented at time of sale. Limit one purchase
per customer. EXCLUSIONS: Cannot be used
to purchase gift cards’, sale-priced, alreadydiscounted items, or Brome products.
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts,
and excludes sale
items and gift cards.
Coupon must be
presented at time of
purchase. Limit one
coupon per customer.
Expires Dec 31, 2015.
that many people all over the world share. Our holiday seed
of our little flock of local shops! Thanks for appreciating our
wreaths and ornaments are likely a version of the Scandinavian
practical nature-themed
custom of the Julenek. Long
items like bird feeders,
ago, Nordic farmers began to
birdseed and bird houses
hang bundles of grain from a
and also the fun giftware
tree, post or house eave as an
like jewelry, socks and peace
offering to wild birds at harvest
poles, wind chimes and
time. Today the grain bundles
puzzles. We will continue to
can be seen on almost every
do our best to feature locally-
Scandinavian home during the
and U.S. crafted wares,
holiday season. They serve as
and to focus on product
a reminder of the importance
quality, durability, ease of
of sharing no matter how lean
use and adherence to design
the times, and as a wish that by
guidelines from authorities
sharing, a family will experience
like Audubon Society, Cornell
good luck in the New Year.
Lab of Ornithology, and the
Our friendly staff would love
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Vancouver
8101 NE Parkway Dr.,
Vancouver, WA 98662 (360) 253-5771
ANY single Item*
Nov 27 - 29, 2015
Photo Courtesy of West Linn Tidings
Beaverton Fred Meyer Center
11429 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-0949
Thank you for our 25th holiday season, and for your support
5
$
off
to help you and your family
We believe a conscious
create traditions of wildlife
focus on, and appreciation
appreciation by offering gift
of, nature can ground and
suggestions with a nature focus.
enrich your family’s holiday
We can help you find just the
traditions. In a sense this
right thing for someone special
tradition of appreciation and concern for wildlife is one
on your list. We wish you a wonderful holiday season!
free $10 savings card
with every $100 purchase!
Your purchase of $20 or more
Coupon cannot be combined with other
coupons or discounts, and excludes sale items
and gift cards. Coupon
must be presented
at time of purchase.
Limit one coupon per
customer.
Valid Jan 1 - 31, 2016.
Starting saturday, December 12
Call your Favorite store for details!
Now thru Dec 31, 2015
See back page for MORE valuable coupons!
See Back Page for Valuable Coupons
Feed Birds, Not Squirrels Invite songbirds to cling to the wire cage and
eat, but the weight of a squirrel pulls down the outer cage to cover up its
seed ports. Let us show you all the members of our Squirrel Buster family of
squirrel-resistant feeders, from the Squirrel Buster Mini (shown, $29.99) to the
lifetime-guaranteed Squirrel Buster Plus ($99.99).
Everett’s Squirrel Feeder Locally-made and rain-resistant,
this high capacity cedar feeder saves the goodies for squirrels
willing to shimmy up a rope to access seeds and nuts stored
in plain view in a gallon glass jar ($37.99; with corn holder,
$41.99).
Driftwood and Cedar Chickadee Bird House Embellished with
Moss Birds really go for nest boxes of natural wood, so you’re
bound to have good luck with this northwest-made bird house with
moss embellishments. This Washington-crafted house is built to
Audubon specifications, with esay-to-open side entry for cleaning
($34.99).
Bird- and wildlife-edible wreaths and ornaments make great hostess gifts or
stocking stuffers! Choose from seed wreaths, bells and other many other shapes
and sizes (Seed Wreaths, $12.99 - $19.99; Ornaments, $4.99 - $12.99).
HumButton Feeder What a great stockingstuffer for the hummingbird lover who has
everything! Bring those hummers up close and
personal with this hand-held, one-nectar-port
feeder ($5.99).
Calendar
Free Bird Walks Our expert-guided bird walks are a
great way to see and learn to recognize our local birds.
Walks start at 8 am and last 2 – 3 hours. Register in
advance by phoning the host shop*. We carpool from
the host shop (except for Kid’s Walks). Please, no pets!
Binoculars are encouraged – come by a shop before
walk day and we’ll show you our binocular selection,
especially tuned for bird watching.
Jan 9
Jan 17
Jan 23
Feb 13
Fernhill Wetlands (B)
Mary S. Young Park (WL)
Greenway Trail (V)
Sauvie Island (P)
Feb 20
Mar 12
Mar 20
Mar 26
Oaks Bottom (LBF)
Jackson Bottoms (B)
Ridgefield NWR (V)
Powell Butte (WL)
Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Class 6:15 - 8 p.m. Bring
in a couple of your mason bee tubes or a mason bee
block designed to be opened for cleaning, and we’ll
help you ensure a healthy bee colony this spring: sort
and separate cocoons from debris, and identify potential
issues. Reservation required, phone the host shop*. A
$5 registration fee will be reimbursed with a $5 in store
coupon the day of the class
Gorgeous New Book from Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Released in mid-October, you can bet even a major bird enthusiast
doesn’t have a copy yet. The Living Bird, 100 Years of Listening to
Nature celebrates the Lab’s 100th year of researching the lives of
birds, educating the public and striving for protection of species
and habitat. An inspirational and compelling gift ($29.95).
Jan 10 (V)
Jan 11 (WL)
Jan 12 (LBF)
Scott Lukens
Backyard Bird Shop Founder
host shop key ***
***
B = Beaverton WL = West Linn V = Vancouver
LBF = Lower Boones Ferry P = North Portland
Blown-glass Hummingbird Lunch Pail Feeder is charmingly
reminiscent of old fashioned lunch pails. This beautiful feeder
offers a perch for the comfort of your hummingbirds, and a
lovely hummingbird ornament to further decorate the feeder
and birds who will dine from it ($29.99).
Chime Central is an accurate
description for our shops since no one
else in town has all the brands we carry!
We’re sure you’ll find something just
right for anyone on your shopping list
($10.99-$449.99)!
Follow us on Facebook
For specials, birding
information and more!, Visit
www.backyardbirdshop.com for calendar additions.
Backyard Birds Volume 24, Number 4
Home for the Holidays A Bewick’s Wren discovered a roosting
pocket at a staff member’s house and spent several nights there.
The bird would arrive at dusk to spend the night safe and sheltered.
Perhaps you can host a wren, chickadee, nuthatch, or some other chilly
winter visitor (assorted styles, $9.99).
Meet Local Artists - See Calendar Page
Locally owned by Scott Lukens 503-680-7103
Peace Poles There are more than 200,000 peace pole
installations around the world, erected to remind us to act
in a spirit of peace and harmony. Ranging in height from
20 inches to 6 feet, they’re colorful, lightweight and longlasting ($49.99 - $289.99).
Holiday Open Houses in December - See Calendar Page for Details
Molly Evans and Todd Kapral
Molly Evans, Editor ©2015 All rights reserved.
Most product illustrations by Genece Klein
To receive your FREE copy of
Backyard Birds sign up in any of our stores,
phone 503-445-2699 or
visit backyardbirdshop.com.
Printed with soy-based inks
on recycled paper.
Owl Prowls 5:30 - 7:30 pm Meet at the host shop*
for an introductory slide show, then carpool to a local
site to look and listen for local owls. Pre-registration
is required, please phone the host shop*. A $5 fee is
refunded with a gift card during class.
Feb 7 Tualatin Hills Nature Park (B)
Feb 21 Whitaker Ponds (P)
Mar 16 Tryon Creek Park (WL)
Meet Michelle Allen We met
Michelle in an artist’s booth at the
Vancouver Sausage Festival some
twenty years ago. Since then
so many eccentric, witty clocks
have found homes as Michelle
Allen Designs grew to be a highly
successful company! We love that
Michelle still lives in Vancouver, and
we’re happy to crow that we knew her when! Meet
Michelle at our Vancouver or Beaverton Holiday Open
Houses to enjoy the best selection of her clocks,
ornaments, gift bags, mugs and more.
Meet Dean Crouser This local wildlife artist captures
the essence of a given subject in loose, spontaneous,
marvelous watercolors!
Meet Dean at our Portland,
Vancouver, Beaverton
or Lower Boones Ferry
Open House (see below
for details) and see a
great selection of his tiles,
mugs and greeting cards.
You’ll enjoy meeting this
outstanding athlete-turned-artist: he remains University
of Oregon’s record holder in discus and shot put.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES Join us for an evening of
refreshments, demonstrations, special guests, prizes
and free gift wrapping!
Dec 3
Dec 8
Dec 8
Dec 10
Dec 11
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
5 -7 pm
Portland Shop
West Linn Shop
Vancouver Shop
Beaverton shop
Lower Boones Ferry Shop
Audubon Society of Portland’s
WILDLIFE ARTS FESTIVAL
Presented by Backyard Bird Shop Nov 21 – 22
at Montgomery Park, NW Vaughn in Portland
wildartsfestival.org
Feed Birds, Not Squirrels Invite songbirds to cling to the wire cage and
eat, but the weight of a squirrel pulls down the outer cage to cover up its
seed ports. Let us show you all the members of our Squirrel Buster family of
squirrel-resistant feeders, from the Squirrel Buster Mini (shown, $29.99) to the
lifetime-guaranteed Squirrel Buster Plus ($99.99).
Everett’s Squirrel Feeder Locally-made and rain-resistant,
this high capacity cedar feeder saves the goodies for squirrels
willing to shimmy up a rope to access seeds and nuts stored
in plain view in a gallon glass jar ($37.99; with corn holder,
$41.99).
Driftwood and Cedar Chickadee Bird House Embellished with
Moss Birds really go for nest boxes of natural wood, so you’re
bound to have good luck with this northwest-made bird house with
moss embellishments. This Washington-crafted house is built to
Audubon specifications, with esay-to-open side entry for cleaning
($34.99).
Bird- and wildlife-edible wreaths and ornaments make great hostess gifts or
stocking stuffers! Choose from seed wreaths, bells and other many other shapes
and sizes (Seed Wreaths, $12.99 - $19.99; Ornaments, $4.99 - $12.99).
HumButton Feeder What a great stockingstuffer for the hummingbird lover who has
everything! Bring those hummers up close and
personal with this hand-held, one-nectar-port
feeder ($5.99).
Calendar
Free Bird Walks Our expert-guided bird walks are a
great way to see and learn to recognize our local birds.
Walks start at 8 am and last 2 – 3 hours. Register in
advance by phoning the host shop*. We carpool from
the host shop (except for Kid’s Walks). Please, no pets!
Binoculars are encouraged – come by a shop before
walk day and we’ll show you our binocular selection,
especially tuned for bird watching.
Jan 9
Jan 17
Jan 23
Feb 13
Fernhill Wetlands (B)
Mary S. Young Park (WL)
Greenway Trail (V)
Sauvie Island (P)
Feb 20
Mar 12
Mar 20
Mar 26
Oaks Bottom (LBF)
Jackson Bottoms (B)
Ridgefield NWR (V)
Powell Butte (WL)
Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Class 6:15 - 8 p.m. Bring
in a couple of your mason bee tubes or a mason bee
block designed to be opened for cleaning, and we’ll
help you ensure a healthy bee colony this spring: sort
and separate cocoons from debris, and identify potential
issues. Reservation required, phone the host shop*. A
$5 registration fee will be reimbursed with a $5 in store
coupon the day of the class
Gorgeous New Book from Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Released in mid-October, you can bet even a major bird enthusiast
doesn’t have a copy yet. The Living Bird, 100 Years of Listening to
Nature celebrates the Lab’s 100th year of researching the lives of
birds, educating the public and striving for protection of species
and habitat. An inspirational and compelling gift ($29.95).
Jan 10 (V)
Jan 11 (WL)
Jan 12 (LBF)
Scott Lukens
Backyard Bird Shop Founder
host shop key ***
***
B = Beaverton WL = West Linn V = Vancouver
LBF = Lower Boones Ferry P = North Portland
Blown-glass Hummingbird Lunch Pail Feeder is charmingly
reminiscent of old fashioned lunch pails. This beautiful feeder
offers a perch for the comfort of your hummingbirds, and a
lovely hummingbird ornament to further decorate the feeder
and birds who will dine from it ($29.99).
Chime Central is an accurate
description for our shops since no one
else in town has all the brands we carry!
We’re sure you’ll find something just
right for anyone on your shopping list
($10.99-$449.99)!
Follow us on Facebook
For specials, birding
information and more!, Visit
www.backyardbirdshop.com for calendar additions.
Backyard Birds Volume 24, Number 4
Home for the Holidays A Bewick’s Wren discovered a roosting
pocket at a staff member’s house and spent several nights there.
The bird would arrive at dusk to spend the night safe and sheltered.
Perhaps you can host a wren, chickadee, nuthatch, or some other chilly
winter visitor (assorted styles, $9.99).
Meet Local Artists - See Calendar Page
Locally owned by Scott Lukens 503-680-7103
Peace Poles There are more than 200,000 peace pole
installations around the world, erected to remind us to act
in a spirit of peace and harmony. Ranging in height from
20 inches to 6 feet, they’re colorful, lightweight and longlasting ($49.99 - $289.99).
Holiday Open Houses in December - See Calendar Page for Details
Molly Evans and Todd Kapral
Molly Evans, Editor ©2015 All rights reserved.
Most product illustrations by Genece Klein
To receive your FREE copy of
Backyard Birds sign up in any of our stores,
phone 503-445-2699 or
visit backyardbirdshop.com.
Printed with soy-based inks
on recycled paper.
Owl Prowls 5:30 - 7:30 pm Meet at the host shop*
for an introductory slide show, then carpool to a local
site to look and listen for local owls. Pre-registration
is required, please phone the host shop*. A $5 fee is
refunded with a gift card during class.
Feb 7 Tualatin Hills Nature Park (B)
Feb 21 Whitaker Ponds (P)
Mar 16 Tryon Creek Park (WL)
Meet Michelle Allen We met
Michelle in an artist’s booth at the
Vancouver Sausage Festival some
twenty years ago. Since then
so many eccentric, witty clocks
have found homes as Michelle
Allen Designs grew to be a highly
successful company! We love that
Michelle still lives in Vancouver, and
we’re happy to crow that we knew her when! Meet
Michelle at our Vancouver or Beaverton Holiday Open
Houses to enjoy the best selection of her clocks,
ornaments, gift bags, mugs and more.
Meet Dean Crouser This local wildlife artist captures
the essence of a given subject in loose, spontaneous,
marvelous watercolors!
Meet Dean at our Portland,
Vancouver, Beaverton
or Lower Boones Ferry
Open House (see below
for details) and see a
great selection of his tiles,
mugs and greeting cards.
You’ll enjoy meeting this
outstanding athlete-turned-artist: he remains University
of Oregon’s record holder in discus and shot put.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES Join us for an evening of
refreshments, demonstrations, special guests, prizes
and free gift wrapping!
Dec 3
Dec 8
Dec 8
Dec 10
Dec 11
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
5 -7 pm
Portland Shop
West Linn Shop
Vancouver Shop
Beaverton shop
Lower Boones Ferry Shop
Audubon Society of Portland’s
WILDLIFE ARTS FESTIVAL
Presented by Backyard Bird Shop Nov 21 – 22
at Montgomery Park, NW Vaughn in Portland
wildartsfestival.org
Feed Birds, Not Squirrels Invite songbirds to cling to the wire cage and
eat, but the weight of a squirrel pulls down the outer cage to cover up its
seed ports. Let us show you all the members of our Squirrel Buster family of
squirrel-resistant feeders, from the Squirrel Buster Mini (shown, $29.99) to the
lifetime-guaranteed Squirrel Buster Plus ($99.99).
Everett’s Squirrel Feeder Locally-made and rain-resistant,
this high capacity cedar feeder saves the goodies for squirrels
willing to shimmy up a rope to access seeds and nuts stored
in plain view in a gallon glass jar ($37.99; with corn holder,
$41.99).
Driftwood and Cedar Chickadee Bird House Embellished with
Moss Birds really go for nest boxes of natural wood, so you’re
bound to have good luck with this northwest-made bird house with
moss embellishments. This Washington-crafted house is built to
Audubon specifications, with esay-to-open side entry for cleaning
($34.99).
Bird- and wildlife-edible wreaths and ornaments make great hostess gifts or
stocking stuffers! Choose from seed wreaths, bells and other many other shapes
and sizes (Seed Wreaths, $12.99 - $19.99; Ornaments, $4.99 - $12.99).
HumButton Feeder What a great stockingstuffer for the hummingbird lover who has
everything! Bring those hummers up close and
personal with this hand-held, one-nectar-port
feeder ($5.99).
Calendar
Free Bird Walks Our expert-guided bird walks are a
great way to see and learn to recognize our local birds.
Walks start at 8 am and last 2 – 3 hours. Register in
advance by phoning the host shop*. We carpool from
the host shop (except for Kid’s Walks). Please, no pets!
Binoculars are encouraged – come by a shop before
walk day and we’ll show you our binocular selection,
especially tuned for bird watching.
Jan 9
Jan 17
Jan 23
Feb 13
Fernhill Wetlands (B)
Mary S. Young Park (WL)
Greenway Trail (V)
Sauvie Island (P)
Feb 20
Mar 12
Mar 20
Mar 26
Oaks Bottom (LBF)
Jackson Bottoms (B)
Ridgefield NWR (V)
Powell Butte (WL)
Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Class 6:15 - 8 p.m. Bring
in a couple of your mason bee tubes or a mason bee
block designed to be opened for cleaning, and we’ll
help you ensure a healthy bee colony this spring: sort
and separate cocoons from debris, and identify potential
issues. Reservation required, phone the host shop*. A
$5 registration fee will be reimbursed with a $5 in store
coupon the day of the class
Gorgeous New Book from Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Released in mid-October, you can bet even a major bird enthusiast
doesn’t have a copy yet. The Living Bird, 100 Years of Listening to
Nature celebrates the Lab’s 100th year of researching the lives of
birds, educating the public and striving for protection of species
and habitat. An inspirational and compelling gift ($29.95).
Jan 10 (V)
Jan 11 (WL)
Jan 12 (LBF)
Scott Lukens
Backyard Bird Shop Founder
host shop key ***
***
B = Beaverton WL = West Linn V = Vancouver
LBF = Lower Boones Ferry P = North Portland
Blown-glass Hummingbird Lunch Pail Feeder is charmingly
reminiscent of old fashioned lunch pails. This beautiful feeder
offers a perch for the comfort of your hummingbirds, and a
lovely hummingbird ornament to further decorate the feeder
and birds who will dine from it ($29.99).
Chime Central is an accurate
description for our shops since no one
else in town has all the brands we carry!
We’re sure you’ll find something just
right for anyone on your shopping list
($10.99-$449.99)!
Follow us on Facebook
For specials, birding
information and more!, Visit
www.backyardbirdshop.com for calendar additions.
Backyard Birds Volume 24, Number 4
Home for the Holidays A Bewick’s Wren discovered a roosting
pocket at a staff member’s house and spent several nights there.
The bird would arrive at dusk to spend the night safe and sheltered.
Perhaps you can host a wren, chickadee, nuthatch, or some other chilly
winter visitor (assorted styles, $9.99).
Meet Local Artists - See Calendar Page
Locally owned by Scott Lukens 503-680-7103
Peace Poles There are more than 200,000 peace pole
installations around the world, erected to remind us to act
in a spirit of peace and harmony. Ranging in height from
20 inches to 6 feet, they’re colorful, lightweight and longlasting ($49.99 - $289.99).
Holiday Open Houses in December - See Calendar Page for Details
Molly Evans and Todd Kapral
Molly Evans, Editor ©2015 All rights reserved.
Most product illustrations by Genece Klein
To receive your FREE copy of
Backyard Birds sign up in any of our stores,
phone 503-445-2699 or
visit backyardbirdshop.com.
Printed with soy-based inks
on recycled paper.
Owl Prowls 5:30 - 7:30 pm Meet at the host shop*
for an introductory slide show, then carpool to a local
site to look and listen for local owls. Pre-registration
is required, please phone the host shop*. A $5 fee is
refunded with a gift card during class.
Feb 7 Tualatin Hills Nature Park (B)
Feb 21 Whitaker Ponds (P)
Mar 16 Tryon Creek Park (WL)
Meet Michelle Allen We met
Michelle in an artist’s booth at the
Vancouver Sausage Festival some
twenty years ago. Since then
so many eccentric, witty clocks
have found homes as Michelle
Allen Designs grew to be a highly
successful company! We love that
Michelle still lives in Vancouver, and
we’re happy to crow that we knew her when! Meet
Michelle at our Vancouver or Beaverton Holiday Open
Houses to enjoy the best selection of her clocks,
ornaments, gift bags, mugs and more.
Meet Dean Crouser This local wildlife artist captures
the essence of a given subject in loose, spontaneous,
marvelous watercolors!
Meet Dean at our Portland,
Vancouver, Beaverton
or Lower Boones Ferry
Open House (see below
for details) and see a
great selection of his tiles,
mugs and greeting cards.
You’ll enjoy meeting this
outstanding athlete-turned-artist: he remains University
of Oregon’s record holder in discus and shot put.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES Join us for an evening of
refreshments, demonstrations, special guests, prizes
and free gift wrapping!
Dec 3
Dec 8
Dec 8
Dec 10
Dec 11
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
6 - 8 pm
5 -7 pm
Portland Shop
West Linn Shop
Vancouver Shop
Beaverton shop
Lower Boones Ferry Shop
Audubon Society of Portland’s
WILDLIFE ARTS FESTIVAL
Presented by Backyard Bird Shop Nov 21 – 22
at Montgomery Park, NW Vaughn in Portland
wildartsfestival.org
Fun for the Feet Four things to love about these colorful, warm U.S.-made socks:
they contain recycled cotton yarn, they’re mismatched right off the bat so you can
relax, and kid’s socks are sold in 3’s and baby’s in 5’s (Adult, $17.99; Kids, $19.99).
Holiday 2015
Dcuks Have Migrated Back Whimsical ducks and penguins
carved from sustainable bamboo root and reclaimed teak like
to live indoors. Each has its own unique name and personality,
and boots! Shown are a Small Dcuk and Penguin ($36.99 - $47.99).
A Holiday Tradition of Valuing Nature
8 x 32 Oregon Binocular is a best-seller in our shops.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s most recent binocular review
named them a Top Pick, panning more expensive choices to
feature these as offering excellent value for the price
($134.99).
Vintage Girl Designs North Carolinian Michelle Defillipo’s beautifully
unique plaques use words, paper and paint to communicate uplifting,
inspirational messages ($13.99 - $37.99).
Northeast Portland
1419 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 445-2699
Slightly Eccentric, and So Much Fun to Give and Receive! Come see
our selection of local artist Michelle Allen’s whimsical, humorous clocks!
From birds to cats and more, you’ll love her sense of fun ($59.99)! We
have other pieces of her functional art like journals and tote bags ($8.99).
Meet Michelle during the holiday season – see Calendar page for details.
West Linn Central Village
22000 Willamette Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 303-4653
Lake Oswego
16949 SW 65th Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 620-7454
Holiday Shop Events - See Calendar Page
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KIDS’ GIFTS, UNPLUGGED From kidnoculars to board games to wind-up toys,
puzzles, stickers and books, our nature-related offerings are a sanctuary from
flashing lights and loud noises. If there’s any noise at all, it might be an accurate
birdsong embedded in a realistic songbird plush toy. Chris says come see our
outstanding puppet selection, finger to full-size ($3.99 to 39.99)!
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that many people all over the world share. Our holiday seed
of our little flock of local shops! Thanks for appreciating our
wreaths and ornaments are likely a version of the Scandinavian
practical nature-themed
custom of the Julenek. Long
items like bird feeders,
ago, Nordic farmers began to
birdseed and bird houses
hang bundles of grain from a
and also the fun giftware
tree, post or house eave as an
like jewelry, socks and peace
offering to wild birds at harvest
poles, wind chimes and
time. Today the grain bundles
puzzles. We will continue to
can be seen on almost every
do our best to feature locally-
Scandinavian home during the
and U.S. crafted wares,
holiday season. They serve as
and to focus on product
a reminder of the importance
quality, durability, ease of
of sharing no matter how lean
use and adherence to design
the times, and as a wish that by
guidelines from authorities
sharing, a family will experience
like Audubon Society, Cornell
good luck in the New Year.
Lab of Ornithology, and the
Our friendly staff would love
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Vancouver
8101 NE Parkway Dr.,
Vancouver, WA 98662 (360) 253-5771
ANY single Item*
Nov 27 - 29, 2015
Photo Courtesy of West Linn Tidings
Beaverton Fred Meyer Center
11429 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-0949
Thank you for our 25th holiday season, and for your support
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traditions. In a sense this
right thing for someone special
tradition of appreciation and concern for wildlife is one
on your list. We wish you a wonderful holiday season!
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