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As you may or may not know, Hummingbirds are voracious eaters. In fact, they will consume half of their body weight each and every day due to their high metabolism. Hummingbirds eat a variety of foods including; nectar, small insects, tree sap, pollen, fruit and even grit, to assist with […]
Northern cardinals like to nest in lower but thickly covered foliage, often in saplings and shrubbery such as dogwood, spruce and blackberry brambles. The nest generally sits in a fork of branches or vines, anywhere between 1-15 feet from the ground. As a relatively common North American bird, you have […]
You’ve probably heard of mealworms, and how they’re good food for fish and birds. But before you go ahead to buy some, you may want to know if your bird will even eat it. Virtually all insectivorous birds will eat mealworms since they are the larvae of the darkling beetle. […]
You can find hummingbird symbolism in cultures all over the world. Used as both a spiritual symbol and physical symbol, hummingbirds are associated with life, love, beauty, joy and freedom. Each culture places their own special meaning on this little bird. Let us take you on a journey of hummingbird […]
Hummingbirds are prolific eaters. They use up a huge amount of energy and feed roughly every 15 minutes throughout the day. Hummingbirds generally rest at night then first thing in the morning, they’re busy at the feeders. Let’s take a closer look at when hummingbirds eat and when you can […]
Watching hummingbirds feed is always a delight, especially when they’re feeding from a food source you placed. But as more birds visit the feeding station, you’ll need to clean the feeder more often. The best way to clean hummingbird feeders is to first discard any nectar left inside, then disassemble […]
Point and shoot cameras are perfect for anyone who participates in birding. By their very nature, they offer a very basic out-of-the-box user experience. Given just how many models of point and shoot, or compact cameras are on the market these days, though, we can sympathise if you find the […]
Hummingbirds love nectar, so if you put out a feeder, there’s a good chance they’ll come and visit your garden. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones who are attracted to the sweet smell of the sugary nectar. So, if you’re not careful you could find your feeder full of ants, […]
This might surprise you, but a praying mantis can indeed kill and eat a hummingbird. Only large mantises around 4 inches long have the capacity to catch a hummingbird, though. But, if a mantis is hungry and a hummingbird comes into its range, it will likely strike out with its […]
Raccoons are classed as omnivores which means that they will eat both meat and vegetation. However, they do eat bird seed and will generally raid your bird feeders at night because they’re nocturnal. How To Keep Raccoons Out Of Your Bird Feeders If you want to ensure that the raccoons […]
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