Rich's Backyard Birds

Rich's Backyard Birds Due to the tragic deaths of the owners, Rich and Tanya Crete, Rich's Backyard Birds has closed. The family thanks you for your patronage.

09/22/2016

Red Bird Collective Art from Rich's Backyard Birds. Available for sale locally. See each photo for details. Thank you ~ Anne Marie

09/03/2016

Backyard Birdseed is now open in Rich's same location on Lithia Pinecrest. Please go and visit them and have a look around. Same great seed, great new look! Wishing Brian and Heather the best of luck on this new adventure. Happy birds, happy community!! Check out Backyard Birdseed's page for hours of operation. Yay!! ~Anne Marie

06/14/2016

*****News from Anne Marie at Rich's Backyard Birds ***** Please allow me to thank all our friends and neighbors for your outpouring of love and support as we close our business after we lost Rich and Tanya. We will continue to have the store open on Wednesday and Thursday (6/15 and 6/16) from 10am - 4pm. Please be advised the inventory is dwindling rapidly. There is no more seed. We will be offering 25% all remaining inventory for these two days. Hardware will be 50% off! This is a great opportunity to get those binoculars or beautiful art pieces you have been procrastinating about! Hope to see you soon! Thank you!

****News about Rich's Backyard Birds **** The store will be open Monday 6/13/16 through Thursday 6/16/16 from 10 am to 4...
06/10/2016

****News about Rich's Backyard Birds **** The store will be open Monday 6/13/16 through Thursday 6/16/16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Take advantage of these last few days of store hours. Once the existing inventory is gone, it is gone. We, as a family, have had to make the agonizing decision to close the store. Rich and Tanya were the heart and soul of this business. It cannot continue without them. There are still feeders, baths, optics, science kits, puppets, decor and much more. Also remember to check your existing hardware (poles and crooks)....if there is rust, now is the time to get a replacement. Vicky and I hope to see you next week. On behalf of Rich and Tanya, we thank you for your patronage and support.

Donations Accepted: Memorial Bench/Birding Sanctuary Fund to honor Rich and Tanya Crete has been established. If you wer...
06/09/2016

Donations Accepted: Memorial Bench/Birding Sanctuary Fund to honor Rich and Tanya Crete has been established. If you were a customer, friend or neighbor and would like to be a part of honoring this couple, in lieu of flowers, please donate to this fund that celebrates the couple's life.

The family of Rich and Tanya Crete have announced plans to honor the couple’s memory by creating a memorial bench and bird sanctuary spot within FishHawk Ranch, reflecting the couple’s love of nature and passion for birds. When the project is complete, a dedication ceremony at the bench location will be announced. The public will be invited to participate and share in the celebration of the life of Rich and Tanya and share all they meant to the community.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that friends contribute to Rich and Tanya Crete’s bench memorial fund. Donations are being collected through Operation Lotus, a 501c3 run by local FishHawk resident Melanie Brockmeier. Melanie’s foundation is specifically aimed at providing help to those who have suffered a tragic loss - 100% of what is donated will be used for the memorial.

Donations can be made by writing a check to Operation Lotus and sent to: 15509 Avocetview Court Lithia FL 33547 or donate online through PayPal.com by choosing the option to send money to [email protected]. You can also write something under your donation that Melanie will provide to the family. For any more information about donating, contact Melanie at [email protected].

From Leda Auvil Eaton : Rich & Tanya Crete Memorial Fund EstablishedI’m pleased to announce that Rich and Tanya Crete’s ...
06/07/2016

From Leda Auvil Eaton : Rich & Tanya Crete Memorial Fund Established
I’m pleased to announce that Rich and Tanya Crete’s memorial fund has been established with Operation Lotus, run by local FishHawk resident Melanie Brockmeier. Melanie’s foundation is specifically aimed at providing help to those who have suffered a tragic loss. She will be collecting donations under her 501c3 and will consult with the family when they are ready about how the funds will be used. 100% of what is donated will be used for the memorial.
I can assure you that whatever is decided on (a bench, a plaque, and/or a donation) will be a reflection of both Rich and Tanya and the things they enjoyed and loved. The last statement of Rich and Tanya Crete will not be the tragic way we lost them but a statement of the love and support we as a community can provide to honor them.
Please contribute what you’d like to honor your friends. Disclaimer: what you donate might literally be going to the birds…(That one’s for you Rich…much love, Leda).
Donations can be made by writing a check to Operation Lotus and sent to: 15509 Avocetview Court Lithia FL 33547 or donate online through PayPal.com by choosing the option to send money to [email protected]. You can also write something under your donation that Melanie will provide to the family. For any more information about donating, contact Melanie Marie Brockmeier at [email protected].

Dear Friends of Rich and Tanya, We will have the store open on Thursday June 2, from 11am to 2pm. If you would like to...
05/31/2016

Dear Friends of Rich and Tanya, We will have the store open on Thursday June 2, from 11am to 2pm. If you would like to come and visit or stock up on bird seed, we will see you then. Please join us to share your stories. Thank you so much for all your love and support.

05/31/2016

Dear friends, The store will be closed for a little while to give us, Rich and Tanya's family, time to process and grieve. I will post more information when it becomes available. Rich and Tanya loved you all and this store was their passion. Please pray for us at this very difficult time.

05/24/2016

Here's something different. Rich's will be closed on Memorial Day this year. (I know. Don't know if I'm being radical or just a slacker.) Either way, everyone enjoy the holiday and take a minute to remember what this one's about. Peace.

04/15/2016

While it may seem like harmless fun, causing birds to fly or run is not good for shorebirds or their chicks. That makes them use up energy needed for nesting and leaves their eggs or chicks unattended and, thus, vulnerable to predators and direct sun. Teach kids not to chase shorebirds and kindly ask fellow beach-goers to do the same.

Photo by FWC

02/04/2016

Just a reminder to do a quick rinse out of your bird baths every two days. With the zika scare, we all need to help where we can to reduce mosquito breeding areas. The eggs hatch in 72 hours in stagnant water. So a quick rinse out is all it takes!

01/09/2016

Contrary to animal rights propaganda and media hype, the greatest invasive species predator threat to wildlife in the Everglades is the feral cat, not the Burmese python.

H**p Alliance ~ Conservation Through Captive Breeding
www.usherp.org ~ www.facebook.com/H**pAlliance

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3642 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Valrico, FL
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