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The blue jay life cycle starts with their parents during the first few months until the fall season, after which they embark out on their own. Blue jays reach maturity at 1 year and then find a mate for life. These birds live for approximately 7 years in the wild. […]
Blue Jays have a bad reputation for being aggressive birds but they do not normally eat other birds. A study of their feeding habits found that only 1% of the studied birds had traces of eggs in their stomach. So, where does this false perception come from? Blue Jays are […]
The life cycle of a hummingbird from egg to adult is an interesting one and can take several weeks. But, you might be wondering, how long does it take for hummingbird eggs to hatch? Depending on the species of hummingbird and the weather conditions, hummingbird eggs can take anywhere from […]
Hawks are magnificent birds of prey known as raptors. But, what are hawks afraid of? Contrary to what you may believe, hawks do have predators and will avoid contact with these whenever possible. These predators include owls, eagles and crows. They also include raccoons and snakes. Plus, other larger hawks […]
Have you ever seen a hummingbird nest? Chances are, you probably haven’t as they’re extremely small and incredibly difficult to spot from the ground. Generally, a hummingbird nest is about the size of a golf ball and will usually be hidden in the branches of a tree. Hummingbird nests are […]
Contrary to the myth that if you keep your feeders out, hummingbirds do not migrate, they will indeed fly south for the winter. It’s part of their natural instinct and no matter how much nectar is available, these tiny birds will still migrate. Wouldn’t you fly to a warmer climate […]
Even if you have a number of bird feeders set up around your yard, you might not always have the time to sit and watch the visiting birds. Therefore, setting up a camera near your bird feeders allows you to capture all the action that you would otherwise miss. In […]
Of course hummingbirds have feet! Have you never seen one perching on a twig or small branch? Actually, more than likely, you haven’t. Because they’re so small, it can be hard to spot them while they’re perched high up in a tree. They do this quite a lot, especially male […]
How fast a hummingbird’s heart beats might be a question that you never thought about asking. But, the answer might well surprise you because it beats fast! Generally, a hummingbird’s heart will beat as fast as 1,260 beats per minute when it’s in full flight. When you compare this to […]
By now you should be aware that hummingbirds like and are attracted to the color red. Therefore, it goes without saying that hummingbirds love red flowers. They’re also particularly fond of tubular flowers because they can hold a lot of nectar. Besides having hummingbird feeders in your garden, it’s a […]
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