Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
Many of us put food out for birds, and this can include bread. Bread isn’t harmful to birds, but it’s not the best thing to give them. It provides no nutritional value and fills them up so they don’t want to eat other food. If you want to feed birds, […]
There are many superstitions surrounding magpies. Some people even carry out little rituals when they see one to ward off bad luck. But are magpies really unlucky or do they bring good luck? The answer of course, is that they don’t physically bring either, but there are many reasons why […]
Most birds can fly in the rain, but they will only go for short distances. Their body and feathers are designed to withstand some exposure to water, but too much can be harmful for them. Are Birds Waterproof? To a certain extent, yes, they are. To keep them dry, their […]
Nature and spiritualism go together. There are may superstitions and meanings for many animals and birds, including cardinals. For some the cardinal is a symbol of romance, while others believe it to be a messenger from a departed loved one. One thing we do know is that seeing a cardinal […]
Though they may look cute, when it comes to our gardens, squirrels are often regarded as pests. This is especially so if you have a bird feeding station set up only to witness squirrels stealing all the food you’ve put out especially for your feathered visitors! A simple solution to […]
Bird watching is a popular hobby which you can carry out wherever you are, if you travel, you can take your binoculars with you too. However, if you have the wrong lens, you won’t be able to focus properly on the birds when you see them. When you purchase binoculars, […]
The best time for spotting hawks in Georgia is during their migration. There are fewer hawk species year-round compared to the more northern states but the state is on their migratory route. Bird watching in Georgia is characterized by two main landscape features; the Appalachian Mountains in the north and […]
Oregon is one of the best birding locations for spotting hawks because of its incredibly varied landscape. From the high mountains to the prairie and wetlands, many bird species flock here during migration and breeding season. There are not as many hawk species in Oregon as there are in, for […]
Bird watching in Virginia is a treasure trove, especially if you are interested in spotting hawks. There are nature reserves spread across the entire state with different habitats attracting different hawk species. Hawks generally stay away from suburban and urban areas because it is more difficult for them to hunt […]
‘Do hawks mate for life?’ is a simpler question answer than the broader termed ‘do birds mate for life?’. In fact, most hawk species mate for life and they are unique in this. The reason why it is a more difficult question to answer for other bird species is because […]