Millions of acres of woods and riparian forests exist across Oklahoma. It’s possible to see different bird species that flock to the area for the breeding season or exist there throughout the year. Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or just like to know what you saw, an identification guide is a good way to hone …
The Iowa landscape is full of waterways, flatlands, and gentle, rolling, forested plains that have many bird species. You might recognize some of these birds from backyard feeders, walks in the park, or visits to ponds or woods nearby. Birds that you’re likely to spot in Iowa include several kinds of woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Grosbeaks, Warblers, …
Birds with contrasting feather patterns are a popular sight in Wisconsin, from forests and streams to roadside thickets, and even suburban backyards. Many of the usual bird species spotted in Wisconsin include Black-Capped Chickadees, Blackpoll Warblers, White-Breasted Nuthatches, Loons, Downy, Pileated, or Hairy Woodpeckers, and unusual or threatened birds like the Snow Bunting or Western …
Illinois is home to many delightful black and white bird species. If you’ve spotted a unique black and white bird in the state, this guide will help you identify a bird easier next time. Some of the most noticeable black and white birds that frequent woods, waterways, roadsides, parks, and backyards in Illinois include Juncos, …
Over a dozen interesting birds found in North Carolina sport a variety of bright or dull yellow feathers marked with dramatic black plumage. If you’ve spotted a flash of color in the woods or your backyard, this guide will help you identify the most common types of yellow and black birds that you’re likely to …
Finding a great bird whistle for bird watching sure can be frustrating – and this comes from somebody who doesn’t mind sitting still for hours just to get a single moment’s glimpse of a bird! Try searching the internet for “best bird calls” or “best bird whistles” and you will find pages and pages filled …
As much pleasure and entertainment as feeding birds bring us, it does come at a cost. Dollars and cents add up, and we need to strike a balance between feeding the quality seed and not breaking the bank. The best way to make savings when buying wild bird food for your feathered friends is to …
Squirrels and raccoons are the bane of bird watchers everywhere. These crafty little creatures can be very persistent when it comes to getting what they want. They will jump up four feet from the ground, jump from branches or rooftops, and even chew through barriers in order to get to whatever they want. And what …
So you have a friend or relative who just loves to watch birds? Does your mother insist on you buying her a new birding book for her birthday every year even though she has a stack of them already in the cupboard? Or maybe you want to buy something special for your kids so you …
How does it feel to have birds wake you up in the morning with their cheery tunes? Wouldn’t it be awesome to see colorful ones fly by your windows every few minutes, making you feel positive all throughout the day? Nobody in the world would want to thwart them, but if you want your avian …
