Articles related to "Wild Birds"
Helping Wild Birds Through Winter
In freezing conditions, wild birds could use a hand finding fresh water and food, and with a little ingenuity and some planning, you won't even need to buy a feeder.
• wild birds • feeding wild birds • wild bird • wild bird seed • wild bird food
In freezing conditions, wild birds could use a hand finding fresh water and food, and with a little ingenuity and some planning, you won't even need to buy a feeder.
• wild birds • feeding wild birds • wild bird • wild bird seed • wild bird food
Hairy Woodpecker Facts
A hairy woodpecker is an interesting and helpful bird to have in your backyard.
• hairy woodpecker • woodpecker • feeding hairy woodpeckers • feeding wild birds • wild birds
A hairy woodpecker is an interesting and helpful bird to have in your backyard.
• hairy woodpecker • woodpecker • feeding hairy woodpeckers • feeding wild birds • wild birds
A Sparrow's Tale
Tragedy visits the backyard of a birdwatching friend.
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • wildlife rehabilitation • house sparrows
Tragedy visits the backyard of a birdwatching friend.
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • wildlife rehabilitation • house sparrows
Birdwatching With Children: Keeping Lists
Keeping lists of the birds you see is about more than just numbers, it's about backyard science.
• backyard birdwatching • birds • homeschool • wild birds
Keeping lists of the birds you see is about more than just numbers, it's about backyard science.
• backyard birdwatching • birds • homeschool • wild birds
Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden
Birds provide a source of beauty with their singing and eat harmful insects. Lure them into your yard with feeding and nesting options.
• wild birds • making your yard friendly to birds • knowing local birds • feeding wild birds • water fountains for birds
Birds provide a source of beauty with their singing and eat harmful insects. Lure them into your yard with feeding and nesting options.
• wild birds • making your yard friendly to birds • knowing local birds • feeding wild birds • water fountains for birds
Great Backyard Bird Count - RESULTS!
This was the weekend for the Great Backyard Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Here are my totals.
• great backyard bird count • national audubon society • cornell laboratory of ornithology • wild birds • counting birds
This was the weekend for the Great Backyard Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Here are my totals.
• great backyard bird count • national audubon society • cornell laboratory of ornithology • wild birds • counting birds
Masked bandit on the wing, Part 3
The decision of whether to reintroduce our baby cedar waxwing to living as a wild bird was difficult for our family.
• cedar waxwing • wild bird • red cedar • courtship behaviour • cloaca
The decision of whether to reintroduce our baby cedar waxwing to living as a wild bird was difficult for our family.
• cedar waxwing • wild bird • red cedar • courtship behaviour • cloaca
Pests and Predators
Cats, raccoons, house sparrows, and other pests can be a serious problem for backyard birdwatchers. Is there anything that slows them down?
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • attracting birds • feeding birds • cats
Cats, raccoons, house sparrows, and other pests can be a serious problem for backyard birdwatchers. Is there anything that slows them down?
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • attracting birds • feeding birds • cats
Planning for Wild Bird Care
Pet bird owners need to plan to take care of wild birds too.
• wild birds • shelter • windbreaks • seed • bird feeders
Pet bird owners need to plan to take care of wild birds too.
• wild birds • shelter • windbreaks • seed • bird feeders
Press Release: Project FeederWatch: 2002-2003
Bird-feeding Enthusiasts Asked to Help Monitor Bird Feeders for Impact of West Nile Virus on Birds
• project feederwatch • bird feeding • west nile virus • wild birds
Bird-feeding Enthusiasts Asked to Help Monitor Bird Feeders for Impact of West Nile Virus on Birds
• project feederwatch • bird feeding • west nile virus • wild birds
Rehearsing for the Dawn Chorus
It's late February. This morning the sun was out, and the forsythia blooming. And for the first time this year, I heard the tentative song of a dark-eyed junco. Not the common notes they whistle at each other all year, the song which greets the warming sun. The song which signals spring. They're rehearsing, and I can't wait for the performance.
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • bird song • may • pacific northwest
It's late February. This morning the sun was out, and the forsythia blooming. And for the first time this year, I heard the tentative song of a dark-eyed junco. Not the common notes they whistle at each other all year, the song which greets the warming sun. The song which signals spring. They're rehearsing, and I can't wait for the performance.
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • bird song • may • pacific northwest
Remember the Wild Ones
Three things bird owners can do to help wild birds
• bird • birds • wild • wild birds • birdwatching
Three things bird owners can do to help wild birds
• bird • birds • wild • wild birds • birdwatching
Special Guest Article: And Then There Were Two
One of the most rewarding aspects of backyard bird-watching and feeding is that you get to know some of the birds as individuals. You recognize a tattered feather, a unique white collar on a bird that should be black, a particular ranking in the flock hierarchy. Gradually, and despite yourself, you develop favorites.
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • winter birds
One of the most rewarding aspects of backyard bird-watching and feeding is that you get to know some of the birds as individuals. You recognize a tattered feather, a unique white collar on a bird that should be black, a particular ranking in the flock hierarchy. Gradually, and despite yourself, you develop favorites.
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • winter birds
Surprises at the Feed Store
Saturday morning and a trip to the feed store and boy was I in for a couple of surprises!
• wildlife • news • humor • squirrels • feral
Saturday morning and a trip to the feed store and boy was I in for a couple of surprises!
• wildlife • news • humor • squirrels • feral
Techno Birding
Techno-toys enhance the experience for some birdwatchers. For others, a chair in the sunshine where they can watch their feeders is all they need!
• backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • feeder-cams • wild birds
Techno-toys enhance the experience for some birdwatchers. For others, a chair in the sunshine where they can watch their feeders is all they need!
• backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • feeder-cams • wild birds
The Golden Days of October
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are turning, and the birds are arriving for winter.
• birdwatching • bird feeding • attracting birds • feeding birds • wild birds
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are turning, and the birds are arriving for winter.
• birdwatching • bird feeding • attracting birds • feeding birds • wild birds
Types of Feeder Foods
Learning what the birds in your yard like, and don't like, is the key to attracting the birds you want and discouraging those you don't.
• feeding birds • bird food • wild birds • attracting birds • birdwatching
Learning what the birds in your yard like, and don't like, is the key to attracting the birds you want and discouraging those you don't.
• feeding birds • bird food • wild birds • attracting birds • birdwatching
Water for the Summertime Babies
The number of fledglings in the backyard is going up day by day. Make sure they stay safe and have plenty to drink in the summertime heat!
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • attracting birds • summertime birdwatching • water for birds
The number of fledglings in the backyard is going up day by day. Make sure they stay safe and have plenty to drink in the summertime heat!
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • attracting birds • summertime birdwatching • water for birds
Wet Feeder Blues
Keeping seed dry and feeders clean is important to the health of the birds who come to our feeders to feed. In the rainy Pacific Northwest, "clean and dry" can be a big winter challenge!
• bird feeding • attractin birds • wild birds • bird feeders
Keeping seed dry and feeders clean is important to the health of the birds who come to our feeders to feed. In the rainy Pacific Northwest, "clean and dry" can be a big winter challenge!
• bird feeding • attractin birds • wild birds • bird feeders
When is a blue bird not a Bluebird?
It isn't necessary to know the names of all those birds in order to appreciate them.
• birdwatching • feeding birds • attracting birds • wild birds
It isn't necessary to know the names of all those birds in order to appreciate them.
• birdwatching • feeding birds • attracting birds • wild birds
Yard Hoodlums
The scrub jay juveniles are taking over my yard!
• backyard birdwatching • birds • wild birds • jays • bird feeding
The scrub jay juveniles are taking over my yard!
• backyard birdwatching • birds • wild birds • jays • bird feeding
Barred Owls
Learn all about the Barred Owl, including what to do if you find a young or injured owl that needs help.
• barred owl • hoot owl • wildlife rescue • bird of prey • how to help injured wild bird
Learn all about the Barred Owl, including what to do if you find a young or injured owl that needs help.
• barred owl • hoot owl • wildlife rescue • bird of prey • how to help injured wild bird
Bird Identification Tips
Taking note of certain characteristics can help with wild bird identification. This article describes specific things to look for.
• bird identification • how to identify birds • wild birds id • key features colours calls • distinguishing plumage watcher
Taking note of certain characteristics can help with wild bird identification. This article describes specific things to look for.
• bird identification • how to identify birds • wild birds id • key features colours calls • distinguishing plumage watcher
Birding Ethics
Bird watchers can adopt simple birding ethics to avoid disturbing birds, people, and the natural environment.
• birding ethics • ethical bird watcher • feathered friends • environment • disturbing
Bird watchers can adopt simple birding ethics to avoid disturbing birds, people, and the natural environment.
• birding ethics • ethical bird watcher • feathered friends • environment • disturbing
Hang a Nesting Box for Birds
A nesting box has to be right for the bird. Choose a local bird, check box dimensions, hole size and position, and select an appropriate location for a perfect fit.
• nesting box • backyard bird habitat • bird house design • nest box • nesting box plan
A nesting box has to be right for the bird. Choose a local bird, check box dimensions, hole size and position, and select an appropriate location for a perfect fit.
• nesting box • backyard bird habitat • bird house design • nest box • nesting box plan
Spring Songs
It's spring, and the birds are singing again! Read about why birds sing, and how you can learn to identify them by their songs.
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • bird song • attracting birds.
It's spring, and the birds are singing again! Read about why birds sing, and how you can learn to identify them by their songs.
• backyard birdwatching • wild birds • bird song • attracting birds.
What is Bird Banding?
Bird banding has been used for 100 years to keep track of the activities of wild birds. Today's system uses bands, tags, flags, collars, markers etc.
• what is bird banding • bird marking • identifying individual birds • dr. paul bartsch • bird markers
Bird banding has been used for 100 years to keep track of the activities of wild birds. Today's system uses bands, tags, flags, collars, markers etc.
• what is bird banding • bird marking • identifying individual birds • dr. paul bartsch • bird markers
Winter feeding
Winter months can be harsh and food in limited supplies for our outdoor friends. Read on for a few tips for feeding wild animals and birds that visit your yard.
• birds • animals • feeding • winter • environment
Winter months can be harsh and food in limited supplies for our outdoor friends. Read on for a few tips for feeding wild animals and birds that visit your yard.
• birds • animals • feeding • winter • environment
Attract Beautiful Birds to your Backyard
This article explains the flora you will need to plant in your garden in order to attract wild birds. Find out what to place in feeders and how to provide water to cool birds on a hot summer day.
• kids korner • science for kids • science • birds • wild birds
This article explains the flora you will need to plant in your garden in order to attract wild birds. Find out what to place in feeders and how to provide water to cool birds on a hot summer day.
• kids korner • science for kids • science • birds • wild birds
Birds and Influenza
Influenza spreads from birds to people. When it passes from human to human efficiently, it can cause a pandemic. Domestic birds are the ones to watch with the H5N1 strain
• birds • birds and influenza • avian flu • migrating wild birds • north america
Influenza spreads from birds to people. When it passes from human to human efficiently, it can cause a pandemic. Domestic birds are the ones to watch with the H5N1 strain
• birds • birds and influenza • avian flu • migrating wild birds • north america
Feeding Birds in Winter
Enjoy a window into the secret lives of birds by putting up a feeder. Learn how to attract birds, keep them safe, and contribute to scientific knowledge about birds.
• backyard feeders • birdwatching • feeding birds • black oil seed for birds • cleaning bird feeders
Enjoy a window into the secret lives of birds by putting up a feeder. Learn how to attract birds, keep them safe, and contribute to scientific knowledge about birds.
• backyard feeders • birdwatching • feeding birds • black oil seed for birds • cleaning bird feeders
Frosty December
As Christmas approaches I re-discover a valuable item of gardening technology and enjoy the many birds now visiting the garden during the short winter days. I also explain how to prune your climbing roses to give them a head start for next season and look forward to some floral winter delights to come.
• gardens • gardening • town gardens • town gardening • city gardening
As Christmas approaches I re-discover a valuable item of gardening technology and enjoy the many birds now visiting the garden during the short winter days. I also explain how to prune your climbing roses to give them a head start for next season and look forward to some floral winter delights to come.
• gardens • gardening • town gardens • town gardening • city gardening
Lead Poisoning in Birds
Lead poisoning is common in birds - most affected birds die. People accidentally contaminate the environment with lead.
• lead poisoning in birds • why birds die from lead poisoning • symptoms • toxic metal • lead in the gizzard
Lead poisoning is common in birds - most affected birds die. People accidentally contaminate the environment with lead.
• lead poisoning in birds • why birds die from lead poisoning • symptoms • toxic metal • lead in the gizzard
What is That Eerie Yodel?
Have you ever stood on the shore of a northern lake at dusk and heard an eerie yodeling wail resounding over the water? If so, chances are you were hearing the call of a Common Loon.
• canada for kids • canada • loon • common loon • northern lake
Have you ever stood on the shore of a northern lake at dusk and heard an eerie yodeling wail resounding over the water? If so, chances are you were hearing the call of a Common Loon.
• canada for kids • canada • loon • common loon • northern lake
Wildlife in Your Backyard
Helping to preserve the wildlife in your own backyard is a step in the right direction.
• wildlife • wild life • wildlife preservation • habitat • environment
Helping to preserve the wildlife in your own backyard is a step in the right direction.
• wildlife • wild life • wildlife preservation • habitat • environment