Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
When it comes to the intricate workings of a bird, not much is widely spoken about how these feathered delights get their oxygen. But, if you regularly feed a variety of birds and watch them with awe as they visit your garden or yard, you may be interested as to […]
Not to be confused with that of the sunflower seed, safflower seed is the more unique and often rarer type of bird food offered at bird feeders. However, if you’re looking to attract a specific type of bird that is partial to a bit of safflower seed, these seed types […]
Undeniably the most delicate of bird types in the bird world, for some people, hummingbirds are also the rarest of bird visitors to the yard or garden. However, for those fortunate to have had the pleasure of receiving these beautiful feathered creatures, you may be wondering what the chances are […]
If you’re looking to capture those most welcome of bird visitors or deter those most unwanted of intruders to your property, trail cameras are perfect multifunctional devices to help you do both with ease. Favored by many bird watchers for their ability to pick up those moments worth recording at […]
Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures who are, on the whole, friendly towards humans. After all we are so much bigger than them and we feed them so why would they want to attack us? Reasons Hummingbirds Can Attack Considering their size, hummingbirds can be aggressive, but most of the time if […]
When hummingbird season arrives it’s great to see them come and investigate your yard before feeding. You may find, however, that one or two seem to be bullying the others. To find out how you stop a bully hummingbird, you first need to find out what it is that makes […]
Hummingbirds aren’t known for living in cold weather climates, but during the breeding season some species do fly north, and some species are now resident in the US. If the temperature drops, sugar water can freeze and the birds will go hungry. Colder weather also means that other food sources […]
The first 3-4 weeks of a bird’s life is an exciting time. When they are born they are mostly helpless and rely on their parents to feed them and keep them warm. They soon open their eyes and their downy feathers disappear to be replaced with their flight feathers. The […]
When birds mate for life they form a strong bond and often rely on each other not only during the breeding season, but all year round. Mating for life should not be confused with monogamy. Monogamous birds will stay with the same mate during the breeding season. They will then […]
When people talk about red dye being harmful for hummingbirds, it’s a controversial subject. It’s just as controversial as talking about our children consuming artificial colours. Red Dye that was exposed to rats and mice was shown to be highly carcinogenic and mutagenic. As a mutagen, Red Dye has the […]