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Category: Bird Education

In this Bird Education category of articles,  you can learn about all different types of birds including their physical attributes, personality, migration, feeding habits, and mating, nesting, and rearing of chicks.  The articles in this section differ from the articles in the How To category in that they are not as action-oriented.  However, there is some redundancy between the two categories as some of the articles are both education and action-oriented.

do owls hibernate or migrate?

Do Owls Hibernate Or Migrate?

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

Owls are creatures of mystery and wonder, at once fascinating, with eyes fixed in place, and elusive, with an allure that has captivated humans for centuries. Their behavior during the …

Posted in Birding Topics + How To, Bird Education, Birding  • 
Owl Pellet showing undigested bones of prey

What Is An Owl Pellet? (Exploring Owl Regurgitation)

May 20, 2023May 28, 2023

Have you ever walked through the woods and found a small object that looked like a compact hairball wrapped around bones and fur? If you have, you might have come …

Posted in Birding Topics + How To, Bird Education, Birding  • 
Adorable little bird standing on tree branch in winter. Bird is wearing a little knit hat.

Which Birds Do Not Migrate? Meet 15 Common Birds That Stay Put

May 17, 2023May 18, 2023

Bird migration is a fascinating phenomenon that many birdwatchers eagerly anticipate. But not all birds are globetrotters; some prefer to stay close to home year-round. Have you ever wondered which …

Posted in Birding Topics + How To, Bird Education  • 
Close-up profile of barn owl eating

Do Owls Poop Like People or Do They Vomit Their Poop?

May 15, 2023May 29, 2023

I fell in love with owls after moving to North Carolina and discovering a barred owl in my backyard. He likes to sit on a tree branch and survey his …

Posted in Birding Topics + How To, Bird Education, Birding  • 
Close-up of Macaw profile, emphasizing its massive beak

Bird Beak Diseases

August 25, 2022May 22, 2023

The beak of a bird is one of the most essential parts of its anatomy. It’s what bird use to forage for food, catch insects, crush food, preen themselves, build …

Posted in Bird Education, Birding  • 
Dead bird laying on its side

Which Plants are Dangerous for Birds

August 24, 2022March 25, 2023

Plants that are Dangerous for Birds If you love birds and have a garden, it’s worth educating yourself about which plants are dangerous for birds. Without birds, our quality of …

Posted in Bird Education  • 
Tufted Titmouse standing on a wild cherry branch

The Tufted Titmouse

August 15, 2022May 22, 2023

Even if you’re not much of a birder, seeing an adorable bird in your garden, such as the very cute and perky Tufted Titmouse, may well spur you into attempting …

Posted in Bird Education, Birding  • 
The most deadly birds

The Most Deadly Birds

July 31, 2022March 25, 2023

The Most Deadly Birds – Is “Deadly” Warranted? Is there really such a thing as a “deadly bird”? Yikes – yes, there is. So, what are the most deadly birds …

Posted in Birding Topics + How To, Bird Education  • 
Male Northern Red Cardinal standing on deck edge

Northern Red Cardinal

July 30, 2022March 25, 2023

The color red has several symbolic meanings, and two of them are energy and passion. Both of these are attributes of the beautiful, jaunty Northern Red Cardinal. Northern Red Cardinals …

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All about the blue jay

All About The Blue Jay

July 25, 2022March 25, 2023

Interested in learning all about the blue jay? What a beautiful and intelligent bird the Blue Jay is. Slightly larger than a robin, he sports brilliant blue feathers and a …

Posted in Bird Education  • 
The american robin

The American Robin

July 23, 2022May 22, 2023

Bird lovers can be pleased that the American Robin is a fairly common visitor in North American gardens. It is endemic to the entire North American continent. When the winter …

Posted in Bird Education, Birding  • 
Male Mallard floating on the water

All About the Mallard

July 23, 2022May 22, 2023

Interested in learning all about the Mallard? Living on a large property with ponds and streams makes you most fortunate. It could quite likely mean that you are more involved …

Posted in Bird Education, Birding  • 
All about the Carolina Chickadee

All About the Carolina Chickadee

July 17, 2022March 25, 2023

If you have a lovely garden, you’ll no doubt have a wonderful selection of birds visiting. Identifying birds is all part of bird watching as a hobby. Each bird has …

Posted in Bird Education  • 
Interesting facts about bird bills - close up of kingfisher with long, pointy, bill

Interesting Facts About Bird Bills

July 16, 2022March 25, 2023

If you have not yet discovered the joys of birdwatching, you may wonder why birders are so enthralled with this popular hobby. One of the reasons is due to the …

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White Breasted Nuthatch standing on tree stump that is covered with seeds

White Breasted Nuthatch

July 16, 2022March 25, 2023

Bird watching has become a popular hobby and unlike other activities and interests where you have to spend quite a bit of money to get started, bird seed doesn’t cost …

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Pileated Woodpecker with striking crest walking up side of tree

How to Identify Birds

June 25, 2022May 22, 2023

When I first discovered birdwatching and became obsessed with how to identify birds, almost every sighting was like a little “ooh and ahh” miracle – observing NYC pigeons was as …

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