Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
You get home from a long day of work to see that, while you were away, your beloved pet cockatoo, Boris, has found its way into the commemorative Forrest Gump box of chocolates that your weird uncle “saw on eBay and felt like had your name written all over it.” […]
Southern California boasts a wide array of Hummingbirds. Each adds color and vibrancy to the beautiful landscape of the American West. This article will explore the similarities and peculiarities between some of these species and then will rank them in the one way a bird of this level of vitality […]
Yes, Pigeons mate for life. Humans tend to ascribe our behaviors to the animal kingdom, including that pigeon’s mate for life. It is described as romantic but does the pigeon have the same feelings as we do? While it is impossible to know precisely, many of their behaviors, such as […]
Calling all Prairie State birdwatchers! Make ready your nectar feeders, enticing the fascinating types of hummingbirds in Illinois. While no breeds are year-round residents, two always visit seasonally, nesting in flowery meadows and woodlands. Meanwhile, keep your eyes peeled for the other types, known to make guest appearances. You’ll recognize […]
Birds with Mohawks are some of the fascinating creatures on the planet, and many are surprisingly easy to find in nature. In the list below, you’ll explore 13 lovely birds with stunning mohawks and maybe discover some of nature’s most eye-catching creatures you’ve never heard of before! Birds with Mohawks […]
Some of the most stunning sights in nature come from birds with red eyes that seem to glow in the day light or twinkle at night like burning embers. Here are eleven gorgeous birds with red eyes you can spot around your backyard or on your next birdwatching vacation. Birds […]
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 […]