Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
Seagulls are a common sight along the world’s beaches and they can often be found in large numbers anywhere that people like to enjoy their fish and chips by the ocean. They’re noisy and raucous and are often regarded as a nuisance when you’re just trying to enjoy a nice […]
As you’re probably aware, most owls are nocturnal animals. This means that they sleep during the day and are awake during the night to hunt for food and do all the other things that owls like to do. But, have you wondered how owls sleep? The answer might surprise you. […]
Undoubtedly, you’ve witnessed a flock of migratory birds as they traverse through the sky in a perfect V formation. But have you ever wondered – why do birds fly in a V formation? There are actually a couple of reasons for this and we’ll discuss these in more detail. Birds […]
As eager and passionate bird watchers, we have many different questions about the behavior of birds. Some of their behaviors are particularly intriguing because they’re different and others, like yawning, are similar to our own behaviors. So, you may ask, do birds yawn? Birds do, in fact, yawn, just like […]
When you’re considering what to put out in your feeders for the seed-loving birds that come to visit your backyard, you might be wondering whether birds can eat flax seeds. Flax seeds are a healthy addition to any seed-eating bird’s diet as they contain plenty of nutrients and are easy […]
Pileated woodpeckers are intriguing birds that many bird lovers would love to attract to their gardens. Is there a secret to attracting these bright birds to come and visit you? There are, in fact, some proven ways that you can try and attract pileated woodpeckers to your garden. Primarily, you […]
Like most of us, you’re probably constantly on the lookout on what you can add to your backyard feeders to give the birds plenty of variety and nutrition. A common question that many people ask is whether birds can actually eat popcorn kernels. Many types of birds can eat popcorn […]
It may surprise you to learn that birds are actually dinosaurs. True, they’ve evolved significantly, but that doesn’t dispute the fact that birds are the only true living remains of the dinosaur age. In fact, birds aren’t just descendant from dinosaurs, they are dinosaurs. Common-day birds evolved from a group […]
Oatmeal has gained an excellent reputation for being one of the healthiest ways to start a day for humans, but as a keen birdwatcher, I can’t help but wonder does that healthy option transfer to birds. Can Birds Eat Oatmeal? Yes, you can feed birds oatmeal. In fact, due to […]
Many people are not aware that apart from seeds, nuts, insects, fruit and berries, birds can also eat rocks and pebbles. Have you ever witnessed this phenomenon and wondered why birds eat rocks? Primarily, many birds will eat rocks to help with their digestion. You see, birds do not have […]