Backyard Nature Nook

Backyard Nature Nook Waconia’s wild bird and nature shop offering bird seed, feeders, houses, supplies, and nature-inspired gifts. Located upstairs at Paws Inn Pet Essentials.

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🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Backyard Nature Nook! 🇺🇸Bring some color and song to your backyard this weekend! 🐦❤️🎉 Sp...
05/23/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Backyard Nature Nook! 🇺🇸

Bring some color and song to your backyard this weekend! 🐦❤️

🎉 Spend $20 and receive a FREE 5 lb. bag of our Cardinal Mix! 🎉

A perfect time to stock up on bird seed, feeders, suet, and fun backyard birding goodies while attracting those beautiful cardinals! 🌻🐦

Stop in:
🇺🇸 Saturday
🇺🇸 Sunday

⏰ We will be CLOSED Monday for Memorial Day as we honor and remember those who served.

Thank you for supporting local and shopping small this holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

Who’s at your feeder this week? 🐦✨We’ve started seeing some orioles coming through, and the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks have...
05/09/2026

Who’s at your feeder this week? 🐦✨
We’ve started seeing some orioles coming through, and the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks have been making appearances too! 😍
And we’re hearing reports that hummingbirds have already been spotted in Delano and Watertown — so it’s officially time to get those hummingbird feeders cleaned, filled, and ready to go! 🌺
Need feeders, nectar, jelly, seed, or tips on attracting your backyard visitors? Stop in and see us at:
📍 Backyard Nature Nook
We’d love to hear — what birds are you seeing in your backyard this week.
Here is who is at our feeder. Love my Feather Snap. Makes a great Mothers day gift.

🌸 Fresh Finds + Mother’s Day Inspiration! 🌸We’ve been having new goodies arrive weekly, and it’s getting hard to pick fa...
05/02/2026

🌸 Fresh Finds + Mother’s Day Inspiration! 🌸
We’ve been having new goodies arrive weekly, and it’s getting hard to pick favorites! 🐾
Upstairs in the Backyard Nature Nook, it’s not just bird seed and feeders (though we’ve got plenty of that 😉)…
✨ Think beautiful garden accents to brighten flower beds
✨ Charming décor & books for cozy indoor spaces
✨ Unique outdoor pieces that bring your yard to life
✨ And fun touches that help you enjoy the birds inside and out 🐦
Whether you’re putting together a Mother’s Day gift or just treating yourself, there’s something here that’ll make you smile. 💕
Stop in, wander a little, and see what’s new—you might just find that perfect something you didn’t even know you were looking for.

Who’s been visiting YOUR feeder this week? 🐦👀I’m loving my feather snap feeder camera—it’s so fun to see who shows up wh...
04/18/2026

Who’s been visiting YOUR feeder this week? 🐦👀
I’m loving my feather snap feeder camera—it’s so fun to see who shows up when I’m not around! We’ve had quite the variety this week 😍
🔥 This week’s favorite: Flamin’ Hot Seed
The birds are loving it… and the squirrels? Not so much 😉
And the best part…
☀️ Our feeder cameras are SOLAR powered—no hassle, just nonstop bird watching!
We’ve got them available right here at the Backyard Nature Nook, along with the seed blends that keep your feeders busy!
Stop in and we’ll help you:
— Pick the right seed
— Set up your feeder
— Start spotting who’s really visiting your yard
📸 So tell me… who’s been at YOUR feeder lately?

Have you been in check out the store yet? We are fully stocked with both fun and practical items...from bird seed blends...
04/16/2026

Have you been in check out the store yet? We are fully stocked with both fun and practical items...from bird seed blends, feeders (including oriole feeders), and wood duck houses to interesting gifts for the nature lover in your life. Stop in from 10am - 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays, 9am - 5pm on Saturdays, and 11am - 3pm on Sundays. You can find us on 201 West First Street in downtown Waconia above Paws Inn Pet Essentials. Hope to see you soon!

What to look for in April.
04/11/2026

What to look for in April.

No winter lasts forever… and spring is finally starting to whisper. 🌼April in Minnesota brings a little bit of everythin...
04/04/2026

No winter lasts forever… and spring is finally starting to whisper. 🌼

April in Minnesota brings a little bit of everything—
🌬️ Windy days
🌧️ Rain (and yes… still some snow!)
🌱 But those first hints of green are finally showing up

It’s the season of in-between—where one day feels like winter… and the next feels like spring.

Take a moment, step outside, and notice what’s changing.
It’s happening, little by little.

🌿 What signs of spring are you seeing right now?

🐦 Attracting Woodpeckers to Your Backyard FeedersDid you know woodpeckers LOVE visiting backyard feeders? If you’d like ...
03/07/2026

🐦 Attracting Woodpeckers to Your Backyard Feeders

Did you know woodpeckers LOVE visiting backyard feeders? If you’d like to see these beautiful birds up close, the secret is offering the right food and feeder style.
Woodpeckers are especially attracted to: 🌻 Black oil sunflower seeds
🥜 Peanuts (whole or pieces)
🪵 Suet cakes or suet nuggets – one of their absolute favorites!
Best feeder styles for woodpeckers: ✔ Suet feeders or cages
✔ Log feeders with suet plugs
✔ Platform feeders that allow them to perch and cling
Woodpeckers prefer feeders where they can cling vertically, just like they do on tree trunks.
If you’d like to attract species like Downy, Hairy, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, stop in and we’ll help you choose the right feed, suet, and feeders to bring them to your yard.
📍 Stop by Paws Inn Pet Essentials and check out the bird supplies inside our Backyard Nature Nook!

❄️ Snow is back… which means the buffet just disappeared! 🐦🍽️When everything gets covered up, our backyard birds have to...
02/19/2026

❄️ Snow is back… which means the buffet just disappeared! 🐦🍽️
When everything gets covered up, our backyard birds have to work extra hard to find food. This is the time they need those feeders filled and ready more than ever.
I snapped this picture of our feeders this morning — look at all that white! 🤍 The birds were already lining up.
If you haven’t checked your feeders yet today, now’s your reminder: ✔️ Knock off the snow
✔️ Refill the seed
✔️ Make sure water isn’t frozen
We’re OPEN 10–6 today and fully stocked with birdseed, suet, and all the goodies to keep your feathered friends fueled through this snowy stretch.
Drop a photo in the comments if you’ve got visitors at your feeder today! 🐦✨

🐦 We’re open today from 10–6!Make sure your feeders are full — and show us who’s been stopping by for a snack!We’re shar...
02/05/2026

🐦 We’re open today from 10–6!
Make sure your feeders are full — and show us who’s been stopping by for a snack!
We’re sharing a peek at our feeder today, and we’d LOVE to see yours too. 👀
📸 Snap a photo of your backyard visitors and drop it in the comments — cardinals, chickadees, squirrels… all are welcome!
Let’s turn this into a little feeder photo show-and-tell.
Stop in if you need seed, suet, or feeder refills — your birds will thank you. 💚
👇 Share your feeder friends below!

Address

201 West 1st Street
Waconia, MN
55387

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(612)8061854

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