Animals & Science

Starlings are aggressive birds that will drive away the more varied, small birds you may be tring to attract with your feeder. Their larger size, however, is a disadvantage that you can use...

Yankee bird feeders are designed and manufactured to save you money on bird seed. A common problem with standard bird feeders is that other animals, such as squirrels, take much of the bird seed....

Every backyard bird watcher loves to look out the window to a yard full of feathered natives, busy feeders and crowded birdbaths. But even the most avid bird enthusiasts will tell you that there...

Homemade birdseed feeders are easy to create. You can find everything you need to make your birdseed feeder right in your own home. Making a birdseed feeder is a fun project for children and...

Bird feeders can attract a wide variety of colorful and interesting birds to your yard or garden. Many bird lovers and nature lovers put up feeders to attract birds that would not normally come...

Hummingbirds are most drawn to feeders that are tube-shaped and resemble the nectar-bearing flowers they feed on in the wild. The problem with these types of feeders, though, is that they are...

Hummingbirds, with their tiny ever-moving bodies and bright colors, are a fun bird to watch. Many hobbyists enjoy putting out hummingbird feeders to get a closer look at the birds. Some...

Promoting birds in your yard or on your property in an ecologically sensible manner means little more than ensuring plenty of cover and a broad suite of food sources. While garden shops offer a...

A bird spends a lot of energy flying, molting, breeding, rearing young and defending its territory. It actively searches out foods that can help it meet these needs. Birds eat more than one type...

Shark teeth are some of the most common and popular fossils in the world, and they are used to study shark biology and evolution. Found on beaches throughout the world, they've become a staple in...

Hummingbirds are fun to watch as they flutter about and stand still only long to drink from feeders. Most feeders, if purchased in the store, can be costly. However a family project of making your...

Squirrels are called pests for good reason. They destroy your gardens, chew wires, strip bark off trees, and eat the food out of and destroy your bird feeders. Unfortunately, squirrels are very...

United States Geological Survey (USGS) is actively involved in many science areas. One of the areas is the Breeding Bird Survey, combining the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center with the...

The Audubon Society says that hummingbirds are the smallest of all birds and among the most popular visitors to home feeders. Their fast wing beats (40-80 per second) and heart rates (500-1,260...

Fish obtain food in a wide variety of ways. The numerous species of fish have evolved many unique ways of feeding. Their diets range from microscopic plants to other large fish and aquatic...

Hummingbirds have long been very popular with people, and many consider it a treat to have one visit their yard. This has caused quite a few of these people to hang hummingbird feeders in hopes of...

Bird feeders will attract a variety of birds to your garden throughout the year. In winter, birds visit a feeder when natural foods are not available. During the spring and fall, migrating birds...

Squirrels are primarily vegetarian but do include a few insects in their diets. Most of what they eat includes roots, leaves, stems, shoots, bark, fruit and nuts from a broad range of plants....

Keeping squirrels off bird feeders can be done quite easily. It may seem the squirrel is outsmarting you at every turn, but you are going to win this time. True, they can jump five or six feet...

Feeding birds is a wonderful way to see them up close and watch their natural cycles. There are numerous varieties of seeds to attract different birds, but it is important to keep the seed fresh...

More and more people are actively working to preserve nature near their homes and offices. As humans encroach on animal habitats, animals find it more difficult to find food year-round. Many...

The first documented hummingbird feeder was a bottle filled with sugared water and decorated to look like a flower. In the beginning, the purpose of the hummingbird feeder was simply to attract...

Squirrels may seem like cute nut-loving critters, but they are the bane of bird lovers everywhere. They can easily raid a bird feeder, leaving no seeds for feathered friends. Hanging the bird...

Hummingbirds have a high metabolic rate and require nutrients to sustain their vigorous energy levels. While garden insects are a significant part of a hummingbird's diet, the sweet nectar...

To attract hummingbirds, wear brightly-colored clothing, hang hummingbird feeders in the yard, and plant the types of flowers they prefer. Draw hummingbirds into the yard with information from a...

Attracting birds to your backyard is not only fun, but rewarding as well! Perhaps this is one reason birding has gained in popularity over the years. With a some simple steps, you too can have...

A pheasant eats a diet of grass, weeds, grains and insects. They also eat corn and soybeans. As for crops, pheasants eat berries, apples, oats, peas and alfalfa sprouts. During most seasons of the...

Does this sound familiar? You’ve just filled your bird feeders and you’re successfully attracting a variety of songbirds to your backyard. But that’s not all you’re attracting: hordes of marauding...

To clean a hummingbird feeder, use hot tap water and a bottle brush each time the feeder is refilled, and use a bleach solution to completely clean the feeder once a month. Get rid of any signs of...

Attract hummingbirds by using several types of feeders, finding colorful feeders, creating a mix of one part sugar and four parts water for the feeder and putting rotten fruit around to attract...

To attract orioles, put out any type of fruit on open fruit bird feeders. Orioles will also feed from hummingbird feeders with larger holes. Attract orioles in large, park-like areas with help...

Feed birds with bird feeders that are easily cleaned and large enough to hold plenty of bird seed. Use a variety of bird seed, and have a water source and brush pile nearby the feeder. Clean bird...

Feeding most wild birds with bird feeders means filling the bird feeders with seeds and suet. But birds’ feeders that are made to feed wild ravens the way our friends did on their farm are a...

Cardinals are popular around bird feeders and in wooded areas where seeds are readily available. Look for the distinct red color of cardinals in forests throughout the United States with tips from...

Blue jays live in wooded forests all over North America and in close proximity to people and food sources. Learn about how blue jays find food through bird feeders and plants with berries with...

It is very important to keep a hummingbird feeder clean to prevent the nectar (or sugar water) from spoiling in the summer heat. Spoiled nectar can grow bacteria and mold and will repel...

Hummingbirds feed on flower nectar and small insects. You can invite these tiny flyers to your yard by providing them with the food they like in natural form (from flowering shrubs) or by setting...

The parrot family is large and diverse, consisting of over 300 species spread across five continents. Unsurprisingly, the dietary habits of wild parrots vary tremendously. Some species eat dozens...