Birding

Hummingbirds are beautiful little birds that flit quickly about your yard. How can you attract more of these little beauties to your yard?

There are many ways to enjoy the natural surroundings of your yard. Planting beautiful flowers provide beautiful scents and amazing scenery. Having a quaint patio area can allow you to experience...

Build this wildlife feeder to attract deer, turkeys and other animals into your yard. This feeder box is quick and easy to make from a 1 x 12 pine or cedar board, which is readily available at...

This is an article that describes the necessary steps one must take in order to create their own crossbow strings. You can find the needed supplies at archery shops, online, and on some occasions...

this article will help guide you to build a durable, and comfortable birdhouse big enough for the mother to even lay a few eggs.

Manly beach has lots of entertainment so plan to spend the day. Manly beach is famous as one of the best and most exciting surfing beaches in the world and tourists come from around the globe just...

Backyard bird feeders attract a variety of beautiful birds to our yards. Unfortunately, those feeders can also be hosts to mold, bacteria and diseases that can infect entire flocks of birds. Bird...

Hobbies for women can be a great outlet for creativity and a way to make friends that have a common interest. If you don't have a hobby then maybe it's time you looked into it. Is there something...

It's very frustrating in this day and age, when a nice bird bath is 2,3,4 500 dollars. Who wants to spend that kind of money on something that is going to be outside for the birds? Not me. That's...

Bird Watching is a popular hobby in the United States—one which can be enjoyed year round, in nearly all kinds of weather, and from the comfort of your own home. Many bird watchers put up several...

WE ARE LUCKY! Hummingbirds are found only in South America and North America. There are only 16 species that breed in the United States. I feel they are the most fascinating species of birds and I...

Once gourds are cured they can be used as birdhouses and other art. You can use a dremel tool, wood-burning tool, drill, stain, varnish or paint to help decorate your cured gourds.

Attracting wild birds to your landscape is really quite simple; provide them with water, a food source, and a safe haven. By following the steps below, you can create an environment that will...

When you build your own furniture, a drawer is a part that you may have to make too. Here are simple generic instructions that you can apply to just about any furniture.

Barn owls are found in most of the continental United States and all of South America. Related species are found world wide. You can attract barn owls to your property by providing the proper...

Finches love thistle (also called niger) seed and a thistle sock is an easy way to offer food to these colorful backyard visitors. But, over time, the thistle sock can get dirty and dingy. More...

If you love the sound of bird calls and love bird watching, you can train yourself to recognize birds by their sounds. After some practice, you'll know when a cardinal or a chickadee is around...

Most people who are interested in attracting birds start out with one bird feeder. The ideal feeder will accommodate both large and small birds. But attracting birds in variety and size throughout...

A chick brooder is a chicks first home outside the incubator. In this article I will tell you how to make a brooder.

Birds delight the eye and keep down the insect population. If you love seeing the birds throughout the four seasons, then make your yard attractive to them. Here's how to do that.

As far as the hummingbird goes, any feeder will do. As long as there is easy access to sweet nectar, the hummingbird really doesn’t care what the feeder looks like and will happily feed from any...

Birdwatching is a wonderful hobby. Here are some ways to become more proficient at recognizing birds.

It starts to get very frustrating when it has been weeks and your brand new birdhouse has not yet had visitors. You may have started to think that you built it in the wrong part of the yard, where...

Bird watching is a great past time so why not create a bird paradise by making a bird bath. The birds will come to drink and refresh and you can bird watch out your window or from your patio....

You love to watch hummingbirds and wish that you could attract more of them to your yard. To do so you need a hummingbird feeder. With so many different hummingbird feeders available it may be...

Hummingbirds are delicate and beautiful to watch. One way to attract hummingbirds to your yard is to provide hummingbird feeders. While the hummingbirds get the nourishment they need you can...

Making your own birdhouse is a chance to help and witness the wildlife in your own backyard. There are hundreds of designs and materials to choose from. You can be as creative or as simple as you...

Spring is a wonderful time to get and care for some chicks. They are a great way of getting fresh eggs later on in the year. Children love them and can learn a lot of how to care for them. ...

Hummingbirds may be tiny, but they are extremely territorial and quickly claim any feeder you place in your yard. Placing several feeders in your yard not only cuts down on the aggressive battles...

Hummingbirds migrate thousands of miles in the fall to winter in Central and South America and begin the journey north in early spring. Following the progression of blooming flowers, hummingbirds...

I will show you how to take pictures of the birds at your feeders without them flying away every time you go get your camera.

When people think of birdwatching, they think of birdWATCHING, but bird listening is a hobby of its own! It's easier in some ways: no good eyesight or binoculars required. Here's how to begin...

Purchasing quality thistle feeders to attract finches to your yard may cost anywhere from $20 to $40. If you desire more than one, the cost can quickly add up. Fortunately, you can make your own...

Glass hummingbird feeders, available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, make ideal additions to a hummingbird garden to attract and keep hummingbirds in your yard all summer. Although plastic...

Turn your backyard into a bird haven. These simple bird feeder projects are easy enough for kids to make. There are only a few items needed to make simple bird feeders. Most of these items can be...

The Great Backyard Bird Count is held annually for four days. Bird lovers of all ages count birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are located across the continent. Anyone can...

These cute bird feeders are easy to make! They only use a few ingredients. This makes a great project for your kids and is easy enough for anyone to do!

Bird watching is a favored pastime and nothing is better than looking out your window in order to do so. However, if you have recently put up a birdhouse and no one has taken up residence, how do...

Making a wreath for birds is one of the most fun bird feeders you can make. Not only is it a great treat for birds, it also isn't to shabby for winter decoration . You can help make it easier on...

Bird watching is a favorite activity enjoyed by many people. It is a way to relax and spend time alone or together as a family to observe the beautiful birds that might visit your yard. Following...

A simple way to identify one of the most common ducks seen nation/worldwide

How many times have you seen a bird in your backyard that startled you. It's not one of the usual kind, but WHAT IS IT? If you puzzle over these occurrences, or just want to become more familiar...

Feeding wild birds during the fall and winter is a very enjoyable and relaxing hobby. With personal budgets having to be tightened, the amount of money left over to purchase expensive seed mixes...

Making wild bird seed suet cakes is one of the best things you can do to help the wild birds through the winter. It is easy to make and easy is to keep suet available for them.

Many species of birds overwinter in even the harshest of northern climates. But, even bluebirds will stay for the winter if they have a warm shelter, food and water. There are many things we can...

The Baltimore Oriole summers in the northeastern United States ranging from Texas, Louisiana and Virginia to southern Canada and overwinters in Florida and Mexico. This striking bird features a...

The great horned owl has a wide range across North America, living from the Arctic regions all the way down to Mexico and beyond. A powerful predator with excellent sight and hearing, the great...

Ok I've given you enough recipes to make for yourself now it's time to make Suet Cakes for those Wild Birds. It's important especially with the Winter season coming we keep those Wild birds fed....

For many people, birdwatching (also called “birding”) is an ideal hobby. It is not dependent on income, it can be done by those who might be physically impaired and birdwatching can...

So you're becoming a pretty good birder and you're ready for some serious hardware? A spotting scope is great for better views of gliding raptors or far-off rafts of ducks, but they're also a big...