Donald Bergeson 
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 …
Many people might be imagining various kinds of birds harmoniously sharing a bird feeder or splashing around a bird bath. In reality the usual animal kingdom rules also apply to the birds – bigger and stronger creatures will be the ones who get the biggest share. Often smaller birds don’t even dare to visit bird …
In my years of passionate bird watching, I can only think of a few names that can come close to the beauty that is the blue jay. Blue jays are these icy blue birds that are typically larger than most of its songbird relatives. Crested and mostly with blue coloration on its body, they usually …
Cardinals are one of the most famous, widespread, and easily recognized birds in America. It has also been introduced to other places including Bermuda, Hawaii, and Southern California. These birds are non-migratory; meaning you will enjoy their presence all year long. If you live in a place where there is a huge population of cardinals, …
Ever wondered what kind of birds Snow White was singing “A Smile and a Song” to? Or did you have an initial guess and tried associating it with its color? If you though bluebirds, then you’re right! These animated blue-colored birds are either a western or an eastern type of bird species with genus Sialia. …
Not a fan of the typical sturdy stone bird baths? There is a bird bath option perfect for you – a glass bird bath is a more chic and artistic-looking choice to provide the much-needed fresh water source for your feathered friends. There are numerous beautifully designed or even handcrafted glass bird baths on the …
Yellow birds migrate south for a warmer winter after the breeding season in the north. Other yellow-colored birds make Florida their permanent home year-round. This means that it’s possible to spot various kinds of yellow birds seen during different seasons of the year. Most of the yellow birds in Florida fall into several categories: warblers, …
A flash of blue in the trees or a glimpse of gray-blue plumage wading near water can mean that you’ve spotted one of Florida’s popular blue birds. Depending on the habitat, size, and identifying markings, you might have seen a Bluebird, a Blue Jay, a Blue-Winged Teal, or even a Great Blue Heron, and many …
