As we all know, birds have the most amazing eyesight. This helps them to hunt for food and keep away from predators. But, have you ever wondered whether birds can see at night. Birds can see at night but some species have better night vision than others. Nocturnal birds such […]

Mealworms are a highly nutritious food for many different species of birds. They’re high in protein and amino acids, so they are beneficial to many insect loving birds that come and visit your feeders. Therefore, many bird enthusiasts will happily purchase mealworms to put out for the various birds that […]

At some time during your bird watching life, you may come across a bird that is lying on the ground and unable to fly away. Or, you have had a bird fly directly into a window at home. But, how do you tell if a bird is just stunned or […]

There’s a lot of controversy around windmills and wind farms when it comes how much damage they cause to the bird population. On the one hand, wind turbines do kill a number of birds each year but on the other hand, they produce clean energy and reduce the use of […]

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 […]

Whether in the wild or in an aviary, birds are not immune from certain pests and diseases just like any other animal. But, can birds get fleas? Absolutely. Both wild and pet birds can carry fleas, ticks and other kinds of parasites. Birds in the wild will try and control […]

We all love having different birds visiting our garden. We enjoy watching them flitting around and listening to their varied songs. But, what about when you’re trying to establish a new lawn area? How do you keep the birds from eating your grass seed? Luckily, there are various things you […]

Birds have many different personality traits that we as humans find both intriguing and sometimes perplexing. On that note, you might be wondering why birds fluff up their feathers. There are many reason why a bird would fluff up its feathers. It could be to keep warm on a cold […]

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 […]

If you are often visited by squirrels, you may be wondering whether squirrels eat bird eggs. Squirrels are omnivores. This means they mainly survive on plant materials and, as you probably already know, love to eat nuts and seeds from bird feeders. However, being omnivores also means that they’re opportunistic […]