Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
Every year hummingbirds migrate to breed, and that’s a chance for most of us who don’t live in the southern states to get to see them. If you prepare your garden and get your feeder ready, they may even come to breed in your back yard. If they do, then […]
Putting food out for the birds also means you’re likely to attract squirrels. It’s very frustrating seeing all the bird food disappear, when the birds are still hungry. There are things you can do to try to squirrel proof your feeders. Here are a few suggestions from the type of […]
A good pair of binoculars is a vital piece of equipment for any bird watcher. If you do your birding at the coast or lakes, you may need binoculars for long distance viewing. Choosing the right pair depends on: The magnification you want: for long distance you may need higher […]
Investing in the best binoculars for birding will make a big difference to your bird watching enjoyment. Magnification plays a big part in how well you see the birds and for birding a magnification of 8 times or 10 times is recommended. It’s not that simple though as there are […]
The design of hummingbird feeders and oriole feeders is different but that doesn’t mean that these birds cannot use the feeders interchangeably. Hummingbirds are smaller than orioles so they will have no issue sticking their beak into the larger feeding holes of oriole feeders. Have you ever spotted a hummingbird […]
You can feed orioles many of the same foods as hummingbirds; nectar, fruit jelly, fresh juicy fruit and insects or mealworms. Orioles are also famous for loving the color orange so ripe oranges or other orange foods are a great way to attract orioles to your backyard. If you would […]
Keeping a bird bath clean is essential to keep birds coming to visit it, otherwise it can become an unhealthy place for the birds to bathe. There is no easy way to keep bird bath water clean naturally, but follow these steps and you can keep your bird bath fresh […]
Bird baths can play a very important role in the health and well-being of any bird. While it can be fun to watch them splashing in the water, preening and looking after their feathers is an important factor for any bird’s health. They also need a supply of drinking water […]
Having a bird bath in the garden is a nice way to observe birds, and it also provides them with the water they need to preen and drink. Getting the birds to use it may not be so easy, but as long as it is well placed, maintained and allows […]
Hummingbirds live in North, Central and South America and parts of the Caribbean. Some species migrate north during the summer for breeding then head back home for the warmer winter months. Where you can find hummingbirds Hummers prefer to live in warmer climates, and with over 350 species, they can […]