In this last article of our series on birds we’re going to cover something that most people find quite fascinating. How are bird watchers able to so quickly identify their feathered friends? With so many species of birds it can’t be that easy, or can it? In this article we’re going to go over some [...]

In this second article about birds, bird watching and how to get them to flock to your humble abode, we’re going to focus on how to get a flock of birds by planting certain flowers in your garden.It isn’t so much the flowers themselves that the birds are after but the seeds that these flowers [...]

Choosing the right birdfeeder and/or birdhouse can be a rather difficult decision. Anytime is the right time to mount or hang your birdfeeder or birdhouse. As birds begin to search for a place to feed and create their nest, make sure your birdfeeders are mounted or hung and your birdhouse is ready for their inspection. [...]

Bird watching or birding is a very popular hobby that includes the observation and study of birds.Because visual observation of birds is complemented with auditory observation, the term “birding” is more accurate.Birding is the second most popular outdoor activity in America, second only to gardening as the number-one recreation. For many people bird watching is [...]

Birds are great additions to your backyard. Putting up bird houses is an excellent way to attract them. However, not all birds opt to nest in bird houses. Birds differ in their habitat preferences and only cavity-dwellers are probably interested in the bird shelters in your backyard. As it is, these cavity-dwellers also have their [...]

Are you delighted by the natural show of birds? Flocks ofsparrows descending to the ground for a feast, or a lone blue jaymaking his noisy calls against a winter backdrop – birds offerthe observer and listener both pleasure and entertainment. If you want to enjoy the company of birds in your yard you can doso [...]

A bird feeder is a small container usually shaped like a cylinder used to attract birds to a garden. They vary in shape but are often designed to be tall and slender and to hang from a tree branch. The container is filled with birdseed and usually has a grill or small opening through which [...]

With the coming of autumn in the Northern hemisphere, there is the usual migration of birds to warmer areas of the continent. There are a number of challenges that go along with birding in the autumn. Young birds are harder to identify as their plumage may not have reached maturity. They may not match up [...]

Backyard Bird Watching Backyard Bird Watching is a hobby that is seen today as dull. However, creating the proper atmosphere to attract these birds can be a delight as well as a challenge. Birds migrate at different times of year, therefore if your yard is properly developed, you can have birds all year round. Occasionally, [...]

There is a chill in the air. Winter is approaching. As the supply of insects declines, birds will be searching for other sources of food. How many birds will you see at your feeder? That depends on how well you set up your backyard or garden. In this article, I will review some very easy [...]