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 …
If you want to attract more birds to your property this year, setting out bird feeders should not be your only strategy. You also need to be putting out a good source of fresh water. Birds drink and bathe on a daily basis, so a concrete bird bath is like a magnet for our feathered …
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 …
If there is one essential item for the birdwatcher, it’s a good pair of bird-watching binoculars. Whether for making difficult identifications or just enjoying bird behavior, the ability to get a good look at birds at distance is everything in this game. With so many shapes and sizes of birding binoculars available on the market, …
Winter is a tough time for birds. Many species prefer to head south before winter sets in, but there are those who choose to tough it out. For them, staying warm and finding food is not the only challenge. When it’s really cold, water sources freeze over too, making drinking and bathing quite a challenge. …
Bees are such wonderful creatures to have in the yard, always hard at work collecting pollen and nectar for the hive. It’s easy to underestimate how important these little pollinators are for us and life on Earth. Seeing bees buzzing around out in the yard always brings a smile to my face so I’ve looked …
