10 Best Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders in 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks
Feeding native birds in your backyard is one of life’s true joys, especially in a modern world where technology has largely separated us from nature. It’s no wonder that squirrels raiding your bird food and scaring away birds are incredibly annoying. These crafty little animals are known to use their surprising intelligence to by-pass anti-squirrel […]
Continue readingCan You Move a Bird’s Nest? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Whether or not you can move a bird’s nest depends on many factors. As a rule of thumb, you cannot move the nest if the mother is brooding or eggs are laid. In contrast, you can move the nest if the mother is not brooding yet or all of the hatchlings have left. Talking to […]
Continue readingHow Do Birds Know When It’s Time to Leave the Nest?
Like humans, birds have periods in life when they depend on their parents and those where they go off on their own to start new adult lives. These changes depend on many factors. The parent birds must calculate many things before sending their babies out in the wild. One of the risks is being too […]
Continue readingWhere Do Seagulls Like to Nest? 3 Typical Places
Seagulls are a standard sight near every coastal area. They swoop across the beach, their eyes locking in quickly on any dropped ice-creams or unattended toddler with a ham sandwich. Despite their prevalent nature, their nests and young are not seen often. Seagull juveniles don’t leave the nest till they are fully feathered, able to […]
Continue reading12 Birds That Make Mud Nests (With Pictures)
Birds are wonderful and majestic creatures that construct their homes in the most creative ways. Just like humans have a desire to decorate and take care of their homes, so do birds. They are intelligent beings who constantly search for ways to upgrade their nest to keep their young safe. With their primary goal set […]
Continue readingDo Birds Fly At Night? What You Need To Know
Have you ever wondered if birds fly during the night? Well, yes! Some birds fly during the night. But it usually depends on the bird species. Not only do most birds fly at night, but they have several reasons to do so. One of the main reasons is that there are fewer predators at that […]
Continue reading7 Species of Woodpeckers in Illinois
Illinois is home to seven different species of woodpeckers. These species share some similar qualities, such as having red crests. However, they also have some distinct features and vary in size. If you’re interested in birdwatching with a particular interest in spotting woodpeckers, make sure to become acquainted with their vocalizations and drumming patterns. We […]
Continue reading28 Common Backyard Birds in Alabama (with Pictures)
Out of all 50 states in the United States, Alabama ranks fifth in terms of biodiversity. For states that are east of the Mississippi River, Alabama ranks first, with more than 4,500 documented species. Of the 4,500 documented species, over 150 of them are birds. If you live in Alabama and are a birdwatcher or […]
Continue reading10 Birds That Swim Underwater (with Pictures)
While people usually imagine birds as fragile and gentle creatures typically living in forests or peaceful meadows, these fascinating creatures can be very wild and resourceful, especially when feeding. Their hunting habits and behavior can surprise most, as some species adapted to cruel water habitats and have impressive diving skills. Even if they seem calm […]
Continue reading10 Birds That Love to Eat Ticks (with Pictures)
We love to study different birds and their rituals. They can be our little companions in life or a source of admiration. Their intelligence will astound many as they can communicate with people and be their loyal friends. They are also amazing gatherers since it is in their nature to scavenge seeds and insects in […]
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