Sort by: Most Relevant Publish Date

NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS  

The study of birds can open a whole new line of adventure. Birds are full of life, color and song that make bird watching an exciting an interesting hobby.

Do you love watching birds? If you do, why not make your very own bird feeder?

Here are some great gift ideas for bird lovers.

Learn about bird watching, and how you can attract your favorite birds.

All animals need food and water. When bird watching, don't forget to offer ample supplies of both.

Montana has over 400 bird species that travel through or call it home.
The Trumpeter Swan is protected in the Red Rock Lake Nature Preserve.

The Tucson, Arizona area is home to some of the best bird watcher spots in the world. Don't overlook this region of the Sonoran Desert for shorebirds and waterfowl. Both are plentiful, if you know where to look!

Although bird baths are commonly considered more essential for backyard birds during the winter, you can enjoy the benefits and increased bird population they bring all year round.

setting up bird feeders to attract birds to your garden

I couldn't keep squirrels and chipmunks out of my bird feeders. I wasn't sure how to keep them out and wanted to badly. I began doing some research to find out some different ways to keep squirrels and chipmunks away.

Gourds are more versatile than you imagine. Use larger bushel gourds to make wonderful natural bird feeders that will look great in any tree. Or find a nice round gourd that you can cut in half vertically, and you are ready to make some masks.

If you are looking for bird watching spots in New York City, here is a list of places located in Central Park.

If you have a friend who loves birds, you may be looking for a bird-themed gift to get them for a special occasion. These are a few suggestions for gifts that almost any bird lover will appreciate.

Watching songbirds is an activity enjoyed by many. It doesn't take a large amount of land or a great deal of expense.

Get mom a unique gift this Mother's Day! Here are some suggestions for bird watching, a hobby enjoyed by 75 million people.

My first actual trip bird watching was not a voluntary trip but a mandatory class trip as part of my biology core.

There are dozens of bird watching binocular options. Make sure you're prepared to make the right decision when buying yours.

Backyard bird watching is a serious way to get outside and enjoy spring time. It's a great way as well to get to know some local bird species. But if you don't know what you're doing off the bat, you'll only scare them away.

Bird feeders can attract all types of birds, but what happens when they begin to attract bigger birds that eat all the food and leave the little ones with nothing? There are some steps you can take to keep them from coming back.

Bird watching is popular with children, nature lovers, environmentalists, and most anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. There are lots of items that will help the favorite bird watcher on your gift list to thoroughly enjoy their pastime.

Before you decide to build a nestbox, first do a bit of homework about the birds you want to attract. Otherwise, you may find yourself with an impractical nestbox no bird will ever enter.

Top Ten Gift Ideas For Bird Lovers. Bird lovers will love these gifts from you. You will make their holiday a wonderful one.

If you are trying to learn to identify birds that frequent your feeders, it is a great idea to keep a digital camera handy to snap photos of them. Later you can use the photos to identify them.

In this article I discuss several popular gifts for bird lovers.

Describes the cost and type of equipment needed for watching birds, how to do it, why people enjoy it, and the benefits recieved.

Do you like Bird watching? Make these great bird feeders and be amazed at how many birds you will have in your yard.

If you love crafts and adore birdwatching, you need to try creating your own bird feeders. Soup cans work great for this task!

If you love birds like I do, then you'll want to build your own decorative bird house. This house adds a natural touch of beauty to any place it hangs in. Find out how to build it by reading this informative guide!

Get the bird lover in your life the gift that will keep on giving this holiday season. Give them a bird house or bird feeder today.

This list contains easy to grow and well known shrubs and trees. This list includes plants that will grow in almost all regions. Most importantly, each provides food and shelter for the birds and wildlife.

What's a garden without birds? Whether you live in a large rural area or a small city dwelling, the birds will begin making frequent stops to your garden when you provide cover plants, feeders, and water.

You can build a beautifully peaceful place right in your own backyard for your favorite birds and wildlife.

Learn where to find information about wildlife viewing and how to incorporate wildlife viewing into your vacation plans. Contains tips about use of guides, changing habitats, and the difficulties involved in birding vacations.

Wild Birds Unlimited is the place to go if you want to make your yard inviting to birds.

Whether she's a beginner or a lifelong birder, there's a way to celebrate Mother's love of birds on Mother's Day.

As the world's first refuge for raptor preservation, the bird conservatory works to "reverse negative attitudes toward predatory birds."

A look at a full range of gift ideas for bird watchers.

Looking for a rainy day craft idea that is eco-friendly as well as fun? Making a milk jug bird feeder is an easy craft project requiring some adult supervision, but is lots of fun to make and provides entertainment year round for bird watchers of all ages!

So how can you convince these birds to make your birdhouse their next home? Offer them the right food and the right conditions.

Birding is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, with bird photography a close second, Here I discuss how I became a bird photographer and what my goals are during my three-month German vacation

How to attract birds to your yard using plants. The plants covered in this article offer food or shelter for birds, and often offer both.

The food you serve in your backyard "bird bistro" will depend upon which species you wish to attract. Different birds like different food--everything from insects to nuts, to nectar and fruit!

Starlings, Red-winged BlackBirds, and Woodpeckers all have one thing in common. They all eat pests that you may not want in your backyard !
Pest control is something most folks feel they could use a little help with,

The birds have been busy entertaining us and eating insects during the warm months, now it's our time to return the favor by helping them survive the long cold winter.

Bird watching is my favorite pasttime. My daughter and I love to watch birds and make a note of different colored feather friends.

Bird watching is possible no matter where you live - even in the most urban areas of NYC.

Have you ever wondered why birds just don't like your bird feeders? Take a look at these suggestions to better understand what your neighborhood birds are looking for!

Bird watching is as good as meditation. My daughter enjoys bird watching and I enjoy answering her questions about different kinds of birds.

If your bird feeders are feeding the squirrels instead, you need to know some tactics on how to keep pesky squirrels away from your bird feeders!

One attribute of bird watching which makes it so appealing, is the whole family can get involved. Secondly, bird watching is a terrific way to get into the great outdoors and enjoy nature.

For all bird watchers, finding or trying to get the ideal bird watching time is ideal in order to have an exciting, and fulfilling day where the goal of examining the species of bird is achieved.

Bird watching is something many people around the globe enjoys doing. It's very fascinating to watch and identify the different species of birds which fly above in the sky, sit on the branches

Bird watching may seem like a very relaxing activity; however, there is a competitive side to it as well.

Bird watching is a hobby whose members are very passionate and enthusiastic about the activity. Bird watching is also one of the most peaceful and relaxing hobbies that many throughout the whole world participate in.

The main tool any bird watching enthusiast relies on the most, is his/her trusty set of binoculars. Quality binoculars are integral to the bird watching hobby. Bird watching requires you to zoom in on tiny little creatures that

Bird watchers enjoy the sport very much, and if your mother is a bird watcher you will find these gifts will be wonderful ideas for her on Mother's Day. Be sure that you wrap your gift in pretty paper and put a fancy bow on it.

So you get the fancy new bird feeder. You pick up the biggest bag of birdseed at the grocery store. Sure, you're attracting a few birds but you were hoping to experience the wide variety of birds roaming your area rather than just a measly few. So where are the rest of them?

If you are wanting to begin to experience the joy that can come from having a bird feeder in your garden, then here are some tips and facts to help you to maximize that enjoyment from your bird feeder.

Who doesn't love watching birds? It's relaxing looking out into a view with various colors of birds.

Like humans, most birds begin the process of making vocal sounds by exhaling air from the lungs. However, after that starting point, there are two big differences between humans and birds in vocal production.

Few North American land birds nest on the ground...but those who do can be very vulnerable to cats.

Virtually everyone knows that songbirds communicate by singing. Less well known is that many birds can communicate just as well by making other kinds of sounds, without using their voices at all.

Humming birds can fly so very fast that you can be looking right at one and not see it. They can be a blur at times and it is a real gift to get a chance to see one.

If you're maybe short on space, or seeking wonderful sights and sounds, or just want to have some year round company, then a bird bath could be in your future!

Even though Alaska is the largest state by land mass, it is ranked 47th in population. Therefore, the wildlife still outnumbers people in this great state. The safest way to bird watch in Alaska is by tour, but if you enjoy the wilderness, there are still places to go.

If your mom is into bird watching, finding the perfect Mother's Day gift could be as easy as a chickadee's song! Use this guide to come up with some ideas for the perfect Mother's Day gift!

Bird flu is a serious virus that has taken the lives of many birds and some humans.

The "great backyard bird count" is compiled by amatuer and professional bird watchers throughout the country

Bird watching is becoming a fast growing, popular hobbie today. You may think that a bird watcher would be difficult to buy a holiday gift for but this isn't true. There are a lot of great things you can buy for these people. Here are just a few ideas.

You can make these fall leaf bird feeders and hang them in the trees so birds that have not flown south yet have something to nibble on!

Thousands of people are bird watchers. They have their property set up to attract wild birds, and some individuals even go on bird watching expeditions, or field trips.

Birds are unique. They have unique patterns in their singing, mating, and nesting. They also have unique preferences in what bird feeders they are attracted to.

Several gifts appropriate for a bird watcher

Cats are no threat to healthy adult birds. Here are ways to prevent your pet from harming baby birds who can't fly away.

A no-frills guide to birdhouses and the birds they target in living arrangements.

Is your mom a beginning bird watcher? Or has she been doing it for years? Either way, here are some great Mother's Day ideas for birders

If you want to get the most out of your birding adventures, this Audubon can help!

Using a common tea cup or other ceramic cup or bowl you can create a beautiful and unusual bird feeder for your garden or yard.

review of Peter Matthiesen's The Birds of Heaven

Bird lovers and crafters, I have a craft for you using a piece of fruit. It is my fruit bird feeder made from the skin of a grapefruit and filled with dried fruit and seeds to attract birds of all kinds.

Contrary to popular belief, not all birds will flock to a bird feeder filled with bird seed. Some birds, such as Mockingbirds, Orioles, Nuthatches, Wrens, Warblers, Woodpeckers and Chickadees, are insect eating birds.

Information on the South American terror birds, top predators of the Cenozoic

Looking to see some rare birds or just wanting to fill in your viewing list? Check out Northeast Nevada's Elko County.

Amid the monument, memorials and museums, there's nature in Washington, DC. This guide shows where your family can find feathered friends and reptiles, farm animals and exotic creatures from around the globe.

You can have the best of both worlds-the company of your pet cats as well as wild birds-if you follow some simple rules.

Do you love the grace and speed of the tiny hummingbird? If you do, you need to find a way to get them to your yard!

I like to use the black sunflower seeds since they seem to make my birds happy.

Just like people, different birds like different types of food. It is important to have a general understanding of the types of feed to have handy to attract the specific bird you want around your home.

They are quick. They are relentless. They eat constantly. They cannot be deterred. The squirrel...a worthy opponent.

December is still a good time of year to get out there and watch the Eagles. Bald Eagles are such a thrilling and delightful bird to watch.

If you enjoy watching nature, then you will thoroughly enjoy watching the little fluttering hummingbirds in your area. Just by getting a hummingbird feeder, and some sugar water, you can enjoy nature right at your own doorstep.

The Purple Martin is one of the more popular of bird species that migrate to North America. These birds have special place in many peoples hearts.

Often referred to as "The King of the Birds," golden eagles have long been reputed for both their grace and courage. And for centuries, the birds have been a symbolic representaion to man for their majestic and solid attributes.

If you are considering starting a unique and beautiful garden this spring then you should consider planting a bird garden. With the right plants you can lure a beautiful array of different types of birds to your garden.

Banish those midwinter blues! Why not throw a party that is truly for the birds? Here are four simple snacks you can offer. Enlist the kids for these fun projects and begin bird-watching together!