Donald Bergeson 
Keeping chickens is becoming increasingly popular as many people are growing weary of factory farming. Chickens are easy to care for, will eat most things, make their own bedding and, if you allow it, they will give you great pleasure. However, keeping chickens presents some unique challenges. Not least of these is the threat from …
Birds can be beautiful, but their dirty messes and constant noise can make them unwelcome guests on your porch. Although the prospect of driving them away may seem daunting, with a few simple strategies you can send these feathered pests packing for good without resorting to using scare tactics or harming the birds in any …
In the world of birdwatching, there are some exciting colors to look for. The black and yellow birds offer a challenge for any birder in the United States. It’s not always easy to spot them in the wild. If you’ve been one of the lucky ones you might be wondering – what species is it? …
Are you wondering where birds sleep? First of all, birds sleep where they feel safe. They will look for spots where they cannot easily be seen by predators, or where it is hard for predators to get to them. Birds from all over the world have found great places where they can sleep safely! Here …
If you already enjoy watching a hungry crowd gathering at your feeders, a bird bath is another proven way to attract more feathered visitors. Birds are always looking out for a spot to replenish their water reserves and clean their feathered coats. Why not make that spot your backyard? There are several different types of …
Fresh and clean water can be difficult for birds to find. This gives all the birdwatchers a chance to make their garden a one stop shop for much-needed refreshment. All the while enjoying the up close spectacle of these wild feathered creatures bathing and drinking. There are many bird baths, fountains and bird bath bowls …
Any bird lover enjoys watching their feathered friends hanging around in their backyard. To make your garden more attractive to the bird visitors you mostly have 3 choices – setting up a birdhouse, bird feeder or bird bath. In this article I will look at the latter; a bird bath that provides birds with fresh …
When looking for your new bird feeder it might seem that there are just as many bird feeders available for purchase as there are birds. It can be a challenge to choose the bird feeder that will attract your feathered garden visitors and at the same time will also compliment your yard. You will find …
If you’re planning to hang a bird feeder in your backyard, your primary aim is to find a secure location to attract birds in large numbers. After all, that’s why you are installing a bird feeder in the first place, right? So, how can you find the right location? If this is your question, you’re …
Winter is a problematic season for many wild birds. This is the reason why many of them migrate south the moment the winds of autumn turn colder and the days become shorter. However, there are still a lot of them who stay for the winter. Their biggest problem during this time of the year is …
