Are you suffering from unwanted visitors to your garden in the form of squirrels stealing food from your bird feeders? While it’s true that squirrels need to eat just as much as birds do, why do they need to steal the food from the birds you enjoy watching? Are there […]

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 […]

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 we have a storm we usually have advanced warning and we know to take cover. Some birds have their own early warning system and how they handle the storm very much depends on what sort of bird they are and what type of storm we have. Preparation Birds have […]

When a bird lays eggs, the incubation period varies quite considerably depending on the species. In most cases it can take anywhere from 10 days to 30 days for the eggs to hatch. Before the eggs hatch the mother will spend most of their days sitting on the nest while […]

When you’re lying in bed at night, the last thing you want is to listen to the birds chirping outside your window. Most birds are active during daylight hours so you don’t expect to hear bird song at night. For some birds, chirping at night is a sign of danger […]

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 […]

If you’ve had the chance to read my article about the state bird of Utah, you would know that it’s the California Gull. After reading the article, you’ve probably asked yourselves a fairly logical question: “If the California gull is not the state bird of the state it gets its […]

Have you ever wondered why states even have birds as a symbol? When I was younger, it was quite intriguing to me, so I had to ask my parents to help me demystify this fact. I’ve learned that all of the states decided to designate state flowers, birds, slogans, trees, […]