Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
The life cycle of a hummingbird from egg to adult is an interesting one and can take several weeks. But, you might be wondering, how long does it take for hummingbird eggs to hatch? Depending on the species of hummingbird and the weather conditions, hummingbird eggs can take anywhere from […]
Of course hummingbirds have feet! Have you never seen one perching on a twig or small branch? Actually, more than likely, you haven’t. Because they’re so small, it can be hard to spot them while they’re perched high up in a tree. They do this quite a lot, especially male […]
By now you should be aware that hummingbirds like and are attracted to the color red. Therefore, it goes without saying that hummingbirds love red flowers. They’re also particularly fond of tubular flowers because they can hold a lot of nectar. Besides having hummingbird feeders in your garden, it’s a […]
There are basically three reasons why woodpeckers peck wood. They are either searching for food, building a cavity to nest in or establishing their territory. Although woodpeckers are not intentionally destructive, their constant pecking can cause some damage to trees and other wooden structures. But, they’re really just doing what […]
Hummingbirds love nectar and sugar water and if you put a feeder (see our top 10 favourites here!) in your garden for them, they’ll enjoy coming to feed. The best time to put out your hummingbird feeders will depend on where you live. In some southern areas of the country […]
Hummingbirds are prolific eaters. They use up a huge amount of energy and feed roughly every 15 minutes throughout the day. Hummingbirds generally rest at night then first thing in the morning, they’re busy at the feeders. Let’s take a closer look at when hummingbirds eat and when you can […]
Point and shoot cameras are perfect for anyone who participates in birding. By their very nature, they offer a very basic out-of-the-box user experience. Given just how many models of point and shoot, or compact cameras are on the market these days, though, we can sympathise if you find the […]
One of the best things about birdwatching is being able to photograph birds in their natural environment. No matter what they do, birds are always fascinating, and a circular polarized filter, or CPF, can help you get the best results. The filter can significantly reduce reflections and the glare from […]
There are many different types of bird beaks because they have evolved to adapt to their own specific way of eating, hunting, fighting and other bird species characteristics. Bird beaks can be divided into the generalists shapes (unspecific purpose) and specialists shapes (specific purpose) but within those main groups there […]
If you put food out for the birds, you’ll know they can be pretty messy eaters. Seed on the ground not only looks untidy, but it also attracts unwanted visitors to your garden. Birds are simply picking out the food they prefer, and discarding the rest. Why Do Birds Seem […]