Birding

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...

The hummingbird is best known for its speed and agility. Capturing one proves more challenging than common methods used for other birds, but it is possible with proper care and preparation. Keep...

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...

A round birdhouse is a little more challenging to make than a traditional square house, but the result is a charming silhouette to brighten your garden. The most difficult part of making a round...

You don't need a lot of fancy materials to build a first-rate parakeet cage. Just use items from around the house. Your budget and your parakeets will thank you.

The bobwhite quail is one of the most popular birds in America. Many people get great pleasure from seeing a group of these game birds come walking out of the woods and into their yard. Having...

The Pennsylvania state bird was chosen by its legislature in 1931. The lawmakers decided that the ruffed grouse was deserving of such an honor. Although not as plentiful in the Keystone State as...

Birding is a popular hobby, both for the occasional and regular bird watcher. Many bird enthusiasts soon become experts at wild bird identification through color, size and song. However, there are...

Taking great photos of birds involves more than knowing how to operate a camera. Here are some tips to get striking, hang on the wall bird photos.

Whether you live along the southeast coast of California, deep in the desert of Arizona, on a ranch in rural west Texas or in the big city of any Southwestern state, you live with Southwestern...

The home for your pigeons is crucial to their health and ability to perform as racers. The pigeon is not fussy about housing—the specs of the pigeon loft are more to accommodate you, as you will...

Care of a homing pigeon doesn't end when the race begins. In fact, many pigeons don't find their way home during the training process. A homing pigeon that has lost their way suffers from hunger,...

Pigeons—-either you love them or hate them. Educating people about the historical use of racing pigeons by kings in times of war is the first step in bringing positive awareness to the breed. Not...

Pigeons are sensitive to sound frequencies and magnetic fields. Although it is always their intent to return home, they do not always do so. As a fancier, you will need to decide where to train...

It's often hard to spot an American Woodcock because they appear camouflaged in their surroundings, and they are not very active during the daytime hours. You can identify these birds, however, if...

The Red Phalarope is a member of the Sandpiper family who lives primarily at sea or in the coastal tundra of the extreme north in the western hemisphere. You can identify a Red Phalarope by noting...

Spotting a Willow Flycatcher can be difficult if you don't know what to look and listen for. You can differentiate this particular Flycatcher from other Flycatcher species by its song.

Whooping Cranes are an endangered species with a small population in North America, so it's not easy to spot one, but here's what to look for when you're bird watching in Whooping Crane territory.

Martins are delightful, social birds that actually enjoy watching us watching them. They winter in South America and send male scouts north every spring to find locations for their colonies. Once...

To identify a raptor in flight, you must put pieces of a puzzle together. The pieces are a combination of its flight habit, size, location, call and field markings. The more pieces you have, the...

An aviculturist raises and breeds birds while maintaining the natural habitat of the birds. Aviculturists are dedicated caretakers who educate the public about the proper care and nurturing of...

The Laysan Albatross is a large seabird. They can be hard to tell apart from other Albatrosses based on appearances, but if you know how to do it, spotting a Laysan Albatross can be easy. Here's...

Bird watching, like any passion, is more fulfilling if you can share it with others. Once you are familiar with the birds in your area, starting a bird watching club may be the best way to draw...

Goshawks, more specifically, the Northern Goshawk are large and powerful birds. These birds can be difficult to identify however, as they look similar to many other hawks and raptors. But if you...

The dove is one of the most abundant birds in the United States. A symbol of purity and peace, doves belong to the same family as pigeons. Doves vary by color, size, wingspan and locale. Learn to...

The world of birds is filled with complex communication and beautiful sounds. It's possible to recognize different varieties just from the sound of their voice. Learning bird calls is a fun hobby...

Shorebirds are among the earliest of fall migrants. Knowing where and when to find them is the key to successful shorebirding.

Before fall migration, many species of warblers lose their bright and distinctive breeding plumage and molt into drabber colors for the winter. Identifying these fall birds can be such a problem,...