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 …
What Is An Owl Pellet? (Exploring Owl Regurgitation)
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 …
Which Birds Do Not Migrate? Meet 15 Common Birds That Stay Put
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 …
Do Owls Poop Like People or Do They Vomit Their Poop?
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 …
Bird Beak Diseases
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 …
Which Plants are Dangerous for Birds
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 …
The Tufted Titmouse
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 …
The Most Deadly Birds
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 …
Northern Red Cardinal
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 …
All About The Blue Jay
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 …
The American Robin
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 …
All About the Mallard
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 …
All About the Carolina Chickadee
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 …
Interesting Facts About Bird Bills
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 …
White Breasted Nuthatch
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 …
How to Identify Birds
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 …