Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
Did you get woken up this morning by a cacophony of bird song? As you slowly shake off the drowsiness of being awoken at such at an early hour, did you wonder why birds chirp in the early hours of the morning? In birding circles, this is referred to as […]
It’s Saturday and you’re planning to make some bird seed balls from the large pack of seed that you just purchased the other day. You gather your ingredients and discover that you don’t have any lard in the house. You don’t feel like going on a shopping expedition to find […]
When you’re looking at an inexpensive way to add some variety and nutrition to your backyard feeders for the local bird population, why not consider oatmeal. Oatmeal is full of protein, carbohydrates and is also low in fat. It provides a lot of nutrition for birds, especially during the winter […]
Orioles are such pretty little birds that it’s no wonder that many bird enthusiasts want to attract them into their yard. Their bright orange plumage is easy to spot when you can observe them at your oriole feeders and in your trees. Even though Orioles aren’t rare, not many people […]
Birds are warm-blooded animals just like humans. Generally, their bodies maintain a fairly constant temperature of around 105 degrees Fahrenheit. But, you might be wondering whether birds get cold. Just like humans, birds do feel the cold. This means that they have to use various methods to regulate their body […]
There’s a lot to learn about birds and how they differ from humans and other warm-blooded mammals. One thing that you might be wondering is if birds are color blind. Are birds color blind? Well, you might be surprised to learn that birds can actually see more colors than humans […]
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 […]