Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
When you’re lying in bed at night, the last thing you want is to listen to the birds chirping outside your window. Most birds are active during daylight hours so you don’t expect to hear bird song at night. For some birds, chirping at night is a sign of danger […]
Hummingbirds are the smallest birds on the planet. That begs the question. How do such frail bodies cope with the colder months of the year? Many sightings in North America prove that winter hummingbirds actually exist and that the cold weather doesn’t pose much of a threat to their tiny […]
There’s a common misconception among those of us who are quite fond of hummingbirds that leaving our feeders up all year long stops the birds from embarking on their migration journey. Our first instinct upon hearing this myth is to rush outside and take our bird feeders down. But are […]
Hummingbirds, those tiny flying daredevils that captured our hearts with their beautiful vibrant colors and fascinating habits. The way they flutter through the air from plant to plant is a true sight for sore eyes, but the question is, how can we attract them so we can enjoy the company […]
Despite being the highly intelligent balls of fluff that they are, hummingbirds can find themselves trapped in a garage or house in the pursuit of nectar and insects. We still like to believe that hummingbirds are some quite shrewd birds, but these tiny things can actually mistake the emergency release […]
Hummingbirds are simply majestic in every sense of the word. These tiny balls of fluff are just so unique and beautiful that it makes a lot of people want to keep them as pets. But is it possible to keep a hummingbird as a pet? Let’s find out. Hummingbirds As […]
During the summer when hummingbirds come to visit your garden, one of the great joys is watching them enjoy the nectar you have made. Homemade nectar is very quick and easy to make and can be stored for future use. All recipes for nectar involve boiling the water and although this […]
Due to their size, hummingbirds have a number of predators, and one of the most unusual is probably the praying mantis. It’s hard to believe that an insect could catch and kill a bird, but they can. Praying mantises lie in wait for their prey so there are ways to […]
The hummingbird is one of the most wonderful of natures creatures. There are many species of hummingbird, ranging from the amazingly tiny to just very small – and we mean very small – and each is delightful. To see hummingbirds in your garden is something special. Hovering – they do […]
If you’ve ever seen a woodpecker then you’ll know that they have a very appropriate name. They seem to be constantly pecking on wood, and they don’t really care what the wood is or where it is. There is usually a reason for it and once they start, you can’t […]