Birding Articles - Wild Birds  Squirrels can be wily creatures, especially when it comes to getting at your feeders, but there are things you can do to live with them!
From a squirrel’s perspective, bird feeders are a candy dish filled with tasty bird seed, glistening in the sunlight, just waiting for a crafty creature like themselves to partake in the bounty. read article»
Do your part to help protect and preserve our feathered friends with bird feeding!
In light of our current drought, bird lovers need to unite and help save our feathered friends! Bird feeding isn’t just about providing seed, it’s caring for them in several ways... and water is a very important element all living mammals need in order to survive. read article»
“I’m bored!” Parents and grandparents have heard this phrase one too many times, especially over summer break. Now is the perfect time to introduce them to bird feeding! read article»
Have you been seeing many birds at your feeders so far this winter? Well here are a few tips that will ensure the birds continue to flock to your yard as temperatures continue to drop. read article»
Whether you can’t wait to see snowflakes or you’re dreading the thought of freezing temperatures, there’s one thing all of us birders have in common… we’re sad to see our backyard birds go. read article» Whether you’re an avid birder or just a beginner, everyone knows a crow when they see one. With their jet black exterior and loud, unmistakable caws, the American Crow can be found over most of the continental US and Canada. read article» During the 1920s and 1970s bluebirds were in danger because of their shrinking population. However, because of bird lovers like you, they’re back and better than ever! read article» February is National Bird Feeding Month and it looks like spring will be here sooner than expected - I’m thinking the birds will be pretty excited about the weather warming up! read article» Robins have a sweet tooth! Fruits, berries, sweet cakes, and even pastry dough are among their favorites. Find out more about this well-known bird. read article» With the holidays approaching, you should be planning what to feed your feathered friends for this time of year. read article» Believe it or not, birds are very instinctive creatures and where there’s a will, there’s a way. read article» Now you can take your favorite birdcall and turn it into your own unique ringtone for your mobile phone. read article» It is estimated that as many as 67 million birds are killed by pesticides in the United States each year, and millions more suffer from reduced breeding success as a result of poisonings. read article» One of the delights that I experience on a daily basis in my Wild Bird Center is introducing children to nature. read article» Winter is hanging tough in much of North America - the cold temperatures are stagnant, the wind continues to whip and the snow is still flurrying... so what about the birds? read article» If you’ve never experienced a birding festival – you need to! Not only are the festivals a fun event shared by fellow hobbyists, festivals support wild bird conservation efforts. read article» The number one danger to wild birds seems to be a toss-up between window collisions and cats. There is no clear evidence as to which is truly number one, although they both are the cause of millions of bird deaths each year. read article» Researchers have identified over 200 species of birds that have been spotted putting ants in their feathers. This is called anting and is done as a way to rid or reduce external parasites – it can also soothe a bird's skin irritations. read article» Heading south, anyone? Fall marks the beginning of migration season for most birds and its time for us to start thinking about how we can prepare our backyards to welcome those on their southbound journey. Also, how can we make a nice home for our year-round friends. read article» When you first notice the bright-colored yellow and black bird in your yard, all you can do is admire it. However, when you learn that the bird is an Evening Grosbeak, you’ll know that a simple tube feeder with Black-oil Sunflower seeds will keep him coming back. Being able to identify the birds that frequent your yard can make you a better host by offering the right type of bird feeder and food or planting the right types of shrubs and plants. read article» Although they may be the majority, pigeons are not the only birds that can be found living in big cities. If you live in a city-setting you can attract many of the same birds that visit your suburban and rural neighborhoods. read article» The best time of year for back yard birding enthusiasts has got to be spring time when song birds and hummingbirds are returning from their winter vacations. During migration, finding food is priority #1! read article» Nature is a fascinating thing for young children- how do trees grow so big or why is the sky blue. Birds can be especially interesting to children because of their ability to fly! This stage of life is a great time to encourage this interest in birds and to make a life-long bird feeding and bird watching partner. read article» Birdfeeders.com is your leading online source for wild bird feeders, feeder accessories, and bird baths. We offer the broadest and deepest set of quality bird feeders to make your wild bird watching experience
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