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When birds mate for life they form a strong bond and often rely on each other not only during the breeding season, but all year round. Mating for life should not be confused with monogamy. Monogamous birds will stay with the same mate during the breeding season. They will then […]
Hummingbirds are prolific eaters. They use up a huge amount of energy and need to feed several times an hour throughout the day. They generally rest at night then first thing in the morning they’re busy at the feeders. Let’s take a closer look at when they eat. When do […]
When making sugar water for hummingbirds a lot of people are unsure whether or not to add red dye to the mixture. It is generally considered that red dye is harmful to hummers, but this hasn’t actually been proven. Earlier dyes were associated with carcinogens, so they were avoided before […]
During the summer when hummingbirds come to visit your garden, one of the great joys is watching them enjoy the nectar you have made. Homemade nectar is very quick and easy to make and can be stored for future use. All recipes for nectar involve boiling the water and although this […]
Due to their size, hummingbirds have a number of predators, and one of the most unusual is probably the praying mantis. It’s hard to believe that an insect could catch and kill a bird, but they can. Praying mantises lie in wait for their prey so there are ways to […]
The hummingbird is one of the most wonderful of natures creatures. There are many species of hummingbird, ranging from the amazingly tiny to just very small – and we mean very small – and each is delightful. To see hummingbirds in your garden is something special. Hovering – they do […]
If you’ve ever seen a woodpecker then you’ll know that they have a very appropriate name. They seem to be constantly pecking on wood, and they don’t really care what the wood is or where it is. There is usually a reason for it and once they start, you can’t […]
Many people enjoy putting feeders out for the birds in their garden. It can be great fun watching birds such as hummingbirds feed and the food can be an important source of nutrition for the birds at times of the year when their natural food sources are scarce. If you […]
Among all of the many wonders of nature, the tiny hummingbird ranks as one of the most fascinating. There are in fact more than 300 different types of hummingbird across the world. In the USA, only 8 species breed here, but there are others that visit. What is it that […]
Most woodpecker species are monogamous and will mate for life. Some species, such as the Acorn Woodpecker are polygamous, and the female will mate with several birds during the mating season. Finding a mate While some birds entertain their mates with impressive courtship displays, the woodpecker prefers to drum to […]
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