Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
If you were to ask others if they thought woodpeckers ate other birds, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they do not. Woodpeckers have a reputation for being noisy and a bit of a pest, but not for eating other birds. The reality is that some species do sometimes eat […]
You’d think that banging your head on wood all day would give you a massive headache. If we tried it, we’d certainly do ourselves some harm, but woodpeckers have their own ways of protecting their head and their brain. Why do woodpeckers peck? If you see a woodpecker pecking it […]
Woodpeckers are resident in the US all year round, so if you can attract them to your garden, you may be able to see them and their families for many years to come. Like all birds if you create a welcoming environment which offers the right food, water and shelter, […]
During their summer migration, orioles can be seen all over North America. With their bright colors and happy songs, they are welcomed to gardens all over the country. There are many species of orioles, but two of the most common are the Orchard Oriole and the Baltimore Oriole. Here we […]
Baltimore Orioles stand out with their bright orange plumage and their beautiful bird song. They winter in the tropics and during this time you are not likely to hear them sing like you do during their summer migration. Where can you hear them? You’re most likely to see and hear […]
Orioles are beautiful, colorful birds and for most of us we get to see them during their summer migration. Although there are about 30 species of oriole, there are only 5 which we commonly see. Some species are resident all year round, while others spend winter in the south and […]
When orioles migrate for the summer, they bring a splash of color to Central and Northern America. To tempt them to your garden, you need to be prepared for the first birds to arrive in early spring and providing the right food is a good way to start. Once they’ve […]
Every year hummingbirds migrate to breed, and that’s a chance for most of us who don’t live in the southern states to get to see them. If you prepare your garden and get your feeder ready, they may even come to breed in your back yard. If they do, then […]
Hummingbirds love nectar, so if you put out a feeder, there’s a good chance they’ll come and visit your garden. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones who are attracted to the sweet smell of sugar water. If you’re not careful you could find your feeder full of ants, wasps and […]
Whether you’re new to birding or have been bird watching for many years, you always need a guide to help you identify birds. Handbooks are good, but they can take up a lot of room and you need to carry them around with you. There are some very good apps […]
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