Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
You know that birds eat all manner of seeds and grains in the wild. Some birds also eat fruits, berries, nuts and insects. But, have you ever wondered whether birds can eat chia seeds? You’ll be pleased to learn that most birds that commonly eat seeds, can also eat chia […]
Mourning doves are common songbirds that can be found right around North America. Generally, they’re fawn-colored and have black spots on their wings. Their tails are quite long which distinguishes them from other dove species. In general, a mourning dove lives for around 1.5 years. This depend entirely on its […]
While, as bird lovers, we want to attract certain species to our backyard, there are areas around our homes where we don’t want birds to congregate or build nests. For instance, it’s not ideal for birds to be nesting under the eaves as this can cause both a mess with […]
If you have hummingbirds feeders in your yard, you probably delight in watching these interesting little birds that come and visit your feeders. But, have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a male and a female hummingbird? In most cases, it’s really easy to tell whether you’re […]
Birds come in all shapes and sizes. There are tiny birds like hummingbirds and at the other end of the spectrum, there are very large birds that have massive wingspans. These large birds are amazing to watch as they circle in the sky above. Of all the species, some of […]
When you’re out bird watching and you see a raptor in the skies above, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether you’re looking at a hawk or an eagle. So, how do you tell the difference? To help you out, there are around 7 key differences between hawks and […]
Downy woodpeckers look very similar to hairy woodpeckers, so it can be difficult to tell them apart. However, there are some differences between the two species which we’ll discuss in more detail in order to make identification easier for you. In a nutshell, hairy woodpeckers are larger than their downy […]
You know that many birds migrate to warmer climates when the outside temperatures start to drop. This leads us to the question whether birds are warm blooded. Birds are definitely warm blooded. Most birds have a normal body temperature of around 106 to 109 degrees Fahrenheit. This body temperature is […]
There are ducks everywhere around Florida and many different species to identify. Some of them call Florida home all year round while others can be spotted during their migration. There are also a few species that only head to Florida over winter. Let’s have a look the different species of […]
Florida has long stretches of beaches that attract many different beach birds. These birds spend their time wading along the beach to hunt for food such as insects, small fish and mollusks. We’ve done some research and identified the most common beach birds that you’re likely to see along the […]