Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
Among all of the many wonders of nature, the tiny hummingbird ranks as one of the most fascinating. There are in fact more than 300 different types of hummingbird across the world. In the USA, only 8 species breed here, but there are others that visit. What is it that […]
Most woodpecker species are monogamous and will mate for life. Some species, such as the Acorn Woodpecker are polygamous, and the female will mate with several birds during the mating season. Finding a mate While some birds entertain their mates with impressive courtship displays, the woodpecker prefers to drum to […]
If you want to attract woodpeckers to your garden, one way is to use a bird feeder. Woodpeckers love pecking to get to insects in the bark of trees, but they do need other food as well. A feeder not only provides them with essential food, but allows you to […]
Having woodpeckers in the garden is an enjoyable experience. While it can be annoying watching them drill holes in anything wooden, they are also fascinating birds to watch. Like all birds they have their favorite foods and if you want to encourage them to stay in your garden, these are […]
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 […]
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