Articles on Birding

How to select a spotting scope for birdwatching.

By agrimmps

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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 investment. Luckily, there's only a few major ... more »

How to Spot a Clark's Nutcracker

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The Clark's Nutcracker is a large songbird found in the mountains of western North America. You can identify the Clark's Nutcracker by its loud, grating call and by its general appearance... more »

How to Tell a Black Vulture from a Turkey Vulture

By Virginia Allain

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In TV westerns, the vultures circle overhead signaling that someone is in trouble in the sagebrush. In real life, it's most likely just roadkill that they are after. Here's how to tell two common vultures apart... more »

How to Attract Blue Jays

By Karen Bridgers

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"Wait!" you say, "blue jays may be pretty, but they are also loud, querulous, chase other birds away and even eat the eggs and young of other species." Still, if you are a blue jay advocate, here's how to get them to your feeder for a great ... more »

How to Attract Doves to a Garden

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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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 to observe them in a comfortable and convenient ... more »

How to Attract Robins

By Karen Bridgers

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Unlike many birds that come to your backyard feeder, the American robin is not primarily a seed eater. Therefore, attracting this species has much to do with what is planted in your yard as well as the availability of earthworms, a staple in the ... more »

How to Breed Racing Pigeons

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Racing pigeons are really racing doves. These birds are one of man's oldest friends—-older than the dog. The racing pigeon was special to royals of all kinds. Kings used the racing pigeon to retrieve information from the front lines in times of ... more »

How to Celebrate Build a Scarecrow Day (1st Sunday in July)

By alexagape

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Scarecrows are excellent for keeping birds out of your garden. That's why they are called "scare crows"... more »

How to Choose a Roller Pigeon

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Roller pigeons are exactly what the title suggests. These pigeons rarely fly; they literally roll head over heals. There are many competitions involving these birds, with the winner determined by whichever pigeon rolls furthest. Some roller ... more »

How to Hear...... and SEE a Loon

By George Sommers

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The total silence around a northern wilderness lake can be downright eerie. When that silence is shattered by a reverberating cry of "Woo-HOOOOOOOOOOO!" it's even eerier still. The "common" loon is a striking symbol of the ... more »

How to Identify a Loon

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Loons are revered as elegant symbols of wild beauty among the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, western Canada and Alaska. They can be hard to identify though because their bodies sit low in the water. Loons are a separate species of water bird ... more »

How to Identify Birds

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Bird watching, or what is now more commonly known as birding, has long been a hobby enjoyed by many. Because there are so many species of birds, an amateur birder may have a difficult time in the beginning distinguishing one bird from another. ... more »

How to Identify Blue Jays

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Blue jays are considered by some as a nuisance due to their annoying bird call and their territorial instincts, which causes them to run off other birds and sometimes even small pets. Others, however, are still attracted to the bird because of ... more »

How to Identify North American Eagles

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle are both magnificent inhabitants of North America. The Bald Eagle is the national symbol of the United States, with wingspans as long as 90 inches, and was endangered in the second half of the 20th century. It ... more »

How to Identify Sandhill Cranes

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Sandhill Cranes are large cranes that live over most of northern North America. If you are ever up north and see large birds, they may be Sandhill Cranes. Read on to learn how to identify Sandhill Cranes... more »

How to Know the Difference Between a Spring Warbler and a Fall Warbler

By Michael Motta

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When birdwatchers speak of spring warblers, or more commonly, of fall warblers, we're not talking about two different species but rather many species that appear in considerably different plumages depending upon whether it's spring/early summer ... more »

How to Make a Peanut Butter Log for Birds

By Michael Motta

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While the various seeds are fine for attracting birds, it's also good to vary their diets by adding fats, especially during the cold winter months. Also, some birds, especially woodpeckers, seem often to prefer fatty foods such as peanut butter ... more »

How to Make a Simple, Inexpensive Bird Bath

By Carol Callahan

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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... more »

How to Make Bird Watching Productive

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Bird watching is a favorite pastime of many people. If you are obsessed with birdwatching, there is a way you could convert your pastime to an informative and productive database. Follow these steps to learn how... more »

How to Photograph Hummingbirds Up Close

By cyclegirl98

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We thought we would try to see how much our hummingbirds this year would trust us. I decided to place my family members near the feeders to see how close the hummingbirds would get to them. This was a lot of fun... more »

How to Render Suet for Summer Use

By Eliza Yetter

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Feeding the birds is serious business for many hobbyists, and a favorite way to keep the outdoor birds well-fed is to offer them suet. In winter, this is easy to do because the suet won't melt in the cold weather. In summer, however, the suet ... more »

How to Watch Fall Migratory Birds in Florida

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Florida is a great birding destination any time of the year. In fall, you'll get a chance to observe birds that are moving south to spend the winter... more »

How to Watch the Great Horned Owl with Night Vision Binoculars

By Susan Golis

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If you reside close to a wooded area such as; a state park or forest, you may have observed a Great Horned Owl perched in a tree watching you. Most of us like to listen to the their call in the night. The male Horned Owl projects a deep hoo ... more »

How to Make Birdhouses / Building for a specific species

By logan

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No single size house fits all birds. Adjusting the dimensions, one design can be used for several species... more »

How to Attract Backyard Birds

By talithabing

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For bird watching or just for the musical enjoyment, this article will tell you how to attract the most common backyard birds in winter and summer... more »

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