Wild Bird Feature: All About the Painted Bunting

July 23, 2022

Do yourself a favor this summer and become familiar with a living work of art: the Painted Bunting. With its vibrant colors and propensity for frequenting backyard bird feeders that cater to their love of white millet seeds (particularly in the summer months) the Painted Bunting may just indulge you...

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 57th Anniversary!

June 21, 2022

On May 18th, 2022 the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge celebrated their 57th year! Valley Farms® would like to extend a hearty congratulations to the Ridgefield NWR for reaching this birthday and thank them for creating a natural environment for exploring and birdwatching. Learn more about the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge...

5 Popular Bird Sanctuaries Across the USA

May 25, 2022

Hey all you birders out there! Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s high time to start putting your travel plans into action. If you’re looking to take your bird watching sights to new heights this summer, you may want to look into visiting a bird sanctuary. We’ve...

Breaking Down the Different Types of North American Orioles

May 18, 2022

All About New World Orioles: Altamira Oriole, Audubon’s Oriole, Baltimore Oriole, Bullock's Oriole, Hooded Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Scott's Oriole, and Spot-Breasted Oriole Found in the Americas, Canada, and occasionally in the Caribbean Islands, Orioles are stunning songbirds in a class of their own. The original Orioles in Europe were aptly...

Wild Bird Feature: The Rose-breasted Grosbeak

May 09, 2022

As spring quickly flies by, we can’t possibly let it pass without featuring one of the most beautiful songbirds in North America: the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Part of the Cardinal family, the Pheucticus ludovicianus is a long-distance migratory bird commonly found all throughout the United States, Canada, and northern South America. ...