Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
Hummingbirds are such amusing little birds but they can also be quite aggressive. Especially when it comes to establishing their territory and protecting their food sources. If you have hummingbird feeders in your yard, you will most likely have witnessed certain hummingbirds chasing each other. Why do they do this? […]
If you’ve ever camped in the woods or in national parks, you’ve probably been awakened by an owl hooting somewhere nearby. Or, you may hear several owls hooting in the distance as you’re sitting by the fire toasting marshmallows. Have you ever wondered why owls hoot at night? Owls use […]
Bird nests are as varied and unique as the birds that make them. If you search for them, you can find nests made from twigs, leaves, grass, spider webs and even mud. So, which birds make mud nests? There are quite a few species of birds that will primarily make […]
When selecting equipment for bird watching, the huge range available can be confusing and if you’re new to this, the choices can be quite overwhelming. Should you buy a pair of binoculars or is a monocular better? To firstly answer that question, a monocular is far lighter and easier to […]
As we all know, birds have the most amazing eyesight. This helps them to hunt for food and keep away from predators. But, have you ever wondered whether birds can see at night. Birds can see at night but some species have better night vision than others. Nocturnal birds such […]
We know that hawks are majestic birds of prey that like to feed on small mammals such as rabbits, rodents and squirrels. They also like to feast on reptiles such as snakes and lizards. But, have you ever wondered whether hawks eat birds? Hawks do eat birds and the small […]
Mealworms are a highly nutritious food for many different species of birds. They’re high in protein and amino acids, so they are beneficial to many insect loving birds that come and visit your feeders. Therefore, many bird enthusiasts will happily purchase mealworms to put out for the various birds that […]
If you’ve ever seen a mob of crows chasing away a large bird of prey such as a hawk, you might be wondering why this happens. Crows are certainly not birds of prey and they are not equipped with sharp talons and flesh-tearing beaks like hawks are. So, why do […]
At some time during your bird watching life, you may come across a bird that is lying on the ground and unable to fly away. Or, you have had a bird fly directly into a window at home. But, how do you tell if a bird is just stunned or […]
Hawks are smaller birds of prey that like to hunt for small mammals, reptiles and even small birds. With the increase of hawks in suburban areas, you might be wondering whether a hawk can pick up a dog. Logistically, it is possible for a hawk to pick up a small […]