Birding

There are many people that like to feed birds. It can almost turn into a hobby for some people, and it's almost guaranteed to be fun for the entire family. Unfortunately feeding the birds is not...

Loss of wildlife habitat is a serious problem in our world today. Many natural wildlife habitats are now being developed into suburbs as cities sprawl into previously rural areas. Many wild...

It is so enjoyable to watch hummingbirds in your yard. Hummingbirds like to eat a diet that is mainly full of insects, and so they provide great insect control in your yard and garden. ...

Making your own hummingbird food at home is quick and easy and is much less expensive that purchasing premade hummingbird nectar in the store. Sure, it takes a few minutes of your time, but if...

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...

The belted kingfisher is a common bird throughout North America, but one that many people have never seen. Skilled at diving into the water and capturing fish for a meal, the belted kingfisher has...

For years the yellow and black goldfinch had been the unofficial state bird of Minnesota, but when it came time to designate a bird for the honor in 1961, the common loon won out. There may be...

A bird bath is a beautiful way to bring nature into your yard. There are many ways to construct one by assembling a few simple items. I will show you how to complete five different varieties.

This is an easy, no cost, attractive bird feeder that you can make from everyday items in less than 5 minutes. UPDATE: The Bluejays are loving it. I am waiting to get a good updated picture to...

Providing a source of water is a way to attract avian friends that don't utilize bird feeders. Wild birds of all species come to birdbaths throughout the year, but you must keep them clean to...

As a mother of young children I adore sippy cups. I especially love the disposable cups called “Take & Toss” normally sold at Wal-mart. Instead of throwing the cups away after a couple...

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,...

An automated watering system for birds allows you to provide a continuous feed of water. If a bird loses more than 10 percent of its body water it can quickly dehydrate and possibly die. With an...

The American Coot, a water bird found throughout North America, resembles a duck at first glance. However, there's some important differences between ducks and the American Coot. Here's how to...

The Black Skimmer gets its name from how it skims over a water surface with its bill looking for food. Follow these easy steps to find a Black Skimmer in estuaries, salt marshes, bays and beaches.

Finding the perfect birdbath location is not always easy. The ground slopes too much. The bushes are too dense. You can’t see the birdbath from your favorite bird viewing location. Hanging a...

North American Geese are part of the Anatidae biological family that includes swans and ducks. These birds can float on water, have webbed feet for swimming and can dive shallow in water. There...

It doesn't take a lot of effort and space to attract beautiful wild birds to a backyard or garden. Simply provide the bare necessities, and they will come. Birds need plenty of space, and you want...

There are 4 species of puffins. The Atlantic, Horned, Tufted and Rhinoceros Auklet live around the world and are identified by different outward appearances. The most noticeably different of the 4...

The Tern is a bird that spends most of its days at sea forging for food. While they vary in appearance, the many varieties of Terns are all water loving birds who eat mostly fish. They soar...