Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
Birds have many different personality traits that we as humans find both intriguing and sometimes perplexing. On that note, you might be wondering why birds fluff up their feathers. There are many reason why a bird would fluff up its feathers. It could be to keep warm on a cold […]
Blue Jay symbolism is an interesting subject and one that many people are keen to learn more about. So, you might be wondering, what does it mean when you see a blue jay? To understand the common symbolism of a blue jay, it’s important to focus on each of the […]
Hummingbirds are such delightful little birds that it’s no wonder that more and more people want to attract them into their yard. You could sit and watch their antics for hours, but, how do you attract them into your garden? There are plenty of ways to attract hummingbirds. Obviously, having […]
If you want to advance your bird-watching hobby, it might be time to invest in a spotting scope (we’ve reviewed the best spotting scopes for birding here). While most birdwatchers start out with a pair of binoculars, more advanced enthusiasts soon move on to the more spectacular views and intricate […]
If your feeders are constantly empty in the morning, you might be wondering if hummingbirds feed at night. This is a common question and one we’re going to answer in more detail. In general, hummingbirds are not nocturnal and will feed during the day. They like to feed heavily in […]
There’s a lot to learn about the quirky behaviors of hummingbirds. They are quite different to other bird species and generally exhibit different characteristic traits. Because they’re such busy little birds, constantly darting around and hovering, you might be wondering if hummingbirds land. Hummingbirds do land but generally not in […]
If you’ve been watching the hummingbirds visiting your garden and love seeing them zipping around, you may have heard someone mention that hummingbirds sleep upside down. This has most likely had you wondering whether hummingbirds do, in fact, sleep upside down and why. Like all animals and birds on this […]
The courtship ritual of hummingbirds is truly fascinating and it would be a delight to witness. This brings us to the question of how hummingbirds mate. Like a lot of bird species, it’s the female bird who chooses the male she wants to mate with. In most areas, mating begins […]
By now you would be aware that hummingbirds are the acrobats of the sky. These amazing little birds cannot only fly forwards but they can fly backwards and sideways as well. Plus, they are even capable of flying upside down. You might be wondering though, how high hummingbirds can fly. […]
If you are often visited by squirrels, you may be wondering whether squirrels eat bird eggs. Squirrels are omnivores. This means they mainly survive on plant materials and, as you probably already know, love to eat nuts and seeds from bird feeders. However, being omnivores also means that they’re opportunistic […]