Owls have long captivated our imaginations with their mysterious lives and haunting calls. One question that often arises is “Are owls omnivores, herbivores, or carnivores?” Owls are carnivores that feed …
Do Owls Hibernate Or Migrate?
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 …
Best Birding Tours in New York City for 2023 (Including Fall and Spring Migration Tours)
As a native New York City resident, I can vouch for the fact that NYC is a haven for bird watchers. There is an amazing variety of habitats, including parks, …
What Is Bird Migration? (Fascinating Facts to Inspire and Educate!)
Seeing huge flocks of birds passing overhead during spring and fall migration is magical. Both suburban and urban birders look forward to seasonal migration periods to observe the spectacle of …
7 Types of Bird Feeders for Your Backyard – Great Ones for 2023
There are so many different types of bird feeders on the market right now. It’s great that there is a wide variety to choose from. However, I know from experience …
10 Steps to Clean Bird Poop off a Balcony in the City
If you build a bird sanctuary on a city balcony, make sure to clean it every 2 weeks. If you let things get out of hand you may attract rodents …
Using the Audubon Native Plants Database – 8 Easy Steps
I adore the Audubon Native Plants Database! If you want to select native plants to create a bird sanctuary in your backyard, or to create a small bird habitat on …
25 Tips for How to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Bird lovers can easily create a bird sanctuary in their backyards. It is not expensive, it is easy, and it is fun! You may have many questions about how to …
How to Attract Birds to a City Balcony – Great Tips for 2023
If you live in an apartment in the city and have a balcony, you can attract birds to this relatively small area. The method you use and the variety of …
How to Start Bird Watching: Birding for Beginners 101
Bird watching, or birding, is a wonderful hobby, loved by millions of people across the globe! It’s a great way to connect with mother nature, learn about different kinds of …
City Birding – 17 Great Tips for Viewing Birds in The City
Discover the beauty and diversity of city birds! City Birding (also called Urban Birding) is a fantastic hobby that will allow you to view an incredible variety of amazing birds …
Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows? [and 15 Tips to Prevent It!]
The sight and sound of a bird flying into your window can be startling! The first time I witnessed this, I had just moved into a house that bordered a …
Bird Attacks on Humans
Bird Attacks on Humans are Increasing Historically, bird attacks on humans are somewhat rare. When they occur, its typically because birds perceive humans as threats. For example, the frequency of …
Live Bird Cams
For birders, Spring has to be one of the most enthralling seasons to watch the activities of our feathered friends. Bird spring migration draws birds we rarely see to feeders, …
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 …
Best Bird Games for Kids
Nobody wants unhappy children during the holidays. Before the holidays, start thinking about what you will do with the kids. There are so many great bird games for kids that …
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 5 Best Pet Birds
I think the 5 best pet birds are 1. Parakeet (or budgie), 2. Canary, 3. Conure, 4. Macaw, 5. Cockatiel. They all have characteristics that make them great pets for …
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 …
How to Sketch Birds
Interested in learning how to sketch birds? Sketching is fun, entertaining, and therapeutic. Art therapy helps with stress, and there are even adults who enjoy drawing and coloring as much …
Getting Kids Interested in Birdwatching
Sometimes the best ideas come when you least expect them. Maybe your lightbulb moment for getting your kids interested in birdwatching came when working on a school project with your …
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 …
Stop Birds From Window Pecking
Would you like to stop birds from window pecking? A bird pecking at your windows isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In a lonely world, a feathered friend pecking at your …
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 …
How to Make a Hummingbird Garden
Are you wondering how to make a hummingbird garden? If you are a bird lover, this endeavor may be at the top of your birdwatching list. What an amazing little …
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 …
How To Photograph Birds
Are you interested in learning how to photograph birds? When it comes to our feathered friends, fine feathers certainly make fine birds, and any bird photographer will have a ball …
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 …
Plants That Attract Birds
If you want to attract more birds to your garden this spring, try introducing more native plants. Since native plants are ideally suited to your area, they are well adapted …
Best Seeds For Birds
You may not realize that incorporating the best seeds for birds in your garden will greatly enhance your birdwatching experience. As a new birder, you may have been eagerly tossing …
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 …
15 Proven Tips for Identifying Birds By Their Songs
(Rewritten and Updated on March 22, 2023) The various methods of identifying birds by their songs and calls really resonate with me due to my background in cognitive psychology: I …
