Whooping cranes are large attractive birds. The adult is white with dark legs, a long dark bill, and a red crown on top of its head. Black wing tips are visible when the birds are in flight. Fully grown, they are the tallest of all North American birds. They live in marshes, swamps, and other [...]

Virginia is among the premier bird watching spots in the mid-Atlantic region of the USA. Virginia has a wide variety of environments and is visited by many species of birds. Song birds Virginia is home to large numbers of song birds. Along the coast, marshes, wildflowers, fields and areas of brush provide ideal nesting and [...]

Birds are the most visible form of wildlife, they are found in every part of the world that is not permanently covered by ice, and you can see them in any weather, any time of day or night, anywhere you go. Whether you live in the country or the city, there are birds nearby, 835 [...]

The Seven Types of Plants Needed to Attract Birds Plants for birds include those that provide food, shelter and nesting sites. There are seven types of plants that are important for bird habitats. They include (1) conifers and evergreens (2) grasses and legumes (3) nectar producers (4)summer fruit bearers (5) fall fruit bearers (6) winter [...]

Hummingbirds are very small petite birds belonging to the family of Trochilidae. These birds have the capability to linger in mid air and flap their wings incredibly fast, that is, fifteen to eighty times per second. The distinguishing characteristics of a hummingbird are:a) it can fly backwardsb) it can fly vertically c) its wings make [...]

Bird watching is a hobby that has been in existence for as long as anyone can remember. Throughout the centuries, people have had a certain fascination for these fine feathered friends. Today, with the hustle and bustle of modern life, there are still those find solace and peace in this activity. Though for most people, [...]

Held in Cordova, Alaska, the Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival is a bird watcher’s dream come true. Hundreds of thousands birds migrate to the delta for your sighting pleasure. Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival Held every May, the Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival is the place to be if you want to view shorebirds. Literally [...]

Building your own birdhouse is an ideal activity which the whole family can take part in. The right birdhouse can attract a wide variety of birds and can make your garden come alive. You may be surprised but there is more than meets the eye when it comes to birdhouses. There are several issues to [...]

What are platform bird feeders you may be wondering and what is their purpose with feeding birds? Well to put it simply a platform bird feeder is designed for birds who like to eat bird seed off of the ground. Platform bird feeders can be places slightly above ground, or the can be mounted off [...]

Bird Nesting Information- Find out how to build and properly care for your nest box… A bird’s nest provides an environment for it’s eggs to develop during a birds breeding season. Although nests are considered words of art in some certain species of birds, many birds may not build a nest for laying of their [...]