Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
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 […]
Is millet good for birds, I hear you ask. Actually, millet is quite nutritious and generally, birds love it. It also help birds with their digestion and has a calming effect on them. I’ll discuss some of the benefits a bit further on, but first, let me explain what millet […]
Let’s face it, you fill your bird feeder every few days to attract the local bird life into your yard, not to feed the chipmunks, right? So how do you keep those pesky chipmunks out of your bird feeder? Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to […]
Both hawks and falcons are raptors or birds of prey. They are carnivorous which means they only eat meat. All raptors are characterized by their hooked bills and strong, thick talons. Generally, they like to hunt live prey such as rabbits, mice, squirrels, fish, snakes and even other birds. But […]
Get the best binoculars for kids if you want to start birdwatching with the entire family. It is a great outdoors family activity that can turn into a true hobby. Regular binoculars are little too clunky for children and the distance between the eyepieces are not always suitable for their […]
The best binoculars with built-in cameras are portable and give you a good shot of the spotted bird. They are a fantastic accessory for your next bird watching adventure. It lets you inspect a bird in greater detail while at capturing its beauty in a digital photo at at the […]
How do you get rid of algae in a bird bath? Give it a proper clean! Soaking the bird bath in vinegar will help to kill any algae that may have found its way in. Keeping a bird bath clean is a task all by itself but it becomes even […]
Folklore and mythology are full of references to birds. Some are said to bring good luck and fortune, while others are said to bring the opposite. Whether you believe these superstitions is up to you, but for most of them, they are based on folklore and traditions of days gone […]