Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
How long a hawk lives depends on environmental factors with big differences between the wild and those living in captivity. The average lifespan of a hawk is less than 12 years although those living in captivity can live for much longer. The reason why there is such a wide range […]
Hawks screech as a form of communication but there are also several species that remain nearly silent. Every hawk species have their own distinct sound with different tones depending on what they are communicating, their sex and age. Read on to learn more about why hawks screech and other distinct […]
Hawks, being diurnal birds, only hunt during the day. The reason why many believe that hawks hunt at night is because some prefer hunting around dusk. Technically, dusk is not nighttime yet since there is still some sunlight seeping through. As soon as it gets dark, hawks retreat to their […]
There are many myths around hummingbird migration. Hummingbirds are remarkable little creatures and every year they return to the same spot to breed. Some say they migrate on the back of geese and this is one myth we’re happy to say is just not true. There are, of course, a […]
The Squirrel Buster family uses technology extensively tested in the garden and has proved to be 100% effective in the battle against squirrels. The large sized Squirrel Buster Plus is an extremely popular model for the larger garden with lots of visiting birds. It can hold over 1.5kg of food. […]
Hummingbirds play an important role in the pollination of many flowers. Many floral types have evolved to have specific characteristics to entrance hummingbirds to help floral reproduction. Hummingbirds are the ideal bird for pollination, because they feed so frequently. Like bees, they carry pollen from one plant to another and […]
Hummingbirds are one of nature’s most beautiful creatures. A little known fact is that they’re not just beautiful and fast, but they also have incredible levels of memory for a bird. Hummingbirds, according to Science Mag, have such good recollection that they could give “the largest land mammal a run […]
Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures, for plenty of reasons, their striking colours, the fact they weigh less than a nickel, but my favourite by far, their incredible gift for the way they fly. These little birds have a truly unique way of flying, and they can make manoeuvres no other bird […]
I don’t know about you, but when I am watching the birds congregating at the various backyard feeders, like the cardinal bird feeders I have set up, I am always curious to know what gender they all are. So, How Do You Tell A Male Cardinal From a Female Cardinal? […]
To look at, you wouldn’t think it was true. That the lovable and cute looking northern cardinal would be anything but friendly. Surely Angry Birds, which features the character Red, an angry northern cardinal, is exaggerating or has flat-out got it completely wrong. It’s the only real explanation. Northern cardinals […]