Guides, tips and advice on backyard birds
What Are Raptors Birds? Raptors are birds of prey, that is birds that hunt and eat other animals. But it’s not quite as simple as that because many birds that hunt for, and eat, meat are not raptors. There are three anatomical features that determine whether or not a bird is a raptor: The beak is […]
Hummingbirds are very popular visitors to backyards and one of the best ways to attract them is to put out feeders filled with nectar. Hummingbirds just love the sweet, sugary taste but unfortunately so do ants and they can be a real pain to keep away. And hummingbirds are unlikely to feed anywhere that is […]
A question that new or inexperienced backyard birders will often ask is “Where do birds sleep at night?” Surprisingly maybe, the answer is not that they sleep in their nests as many people think. So Where Do Birds Sleep At Night? The real answer is that it depends. A few factors come into play – the […]
The northern cardinal is a mid-sized North American bird which is well-loved because of its brilliant red color and prominent crest. It is a popular visitor to many backyards as it loves to eat from feeders. Here are a few northern cardinal facts… Northern Cardinal Facts The cardinal’s scientific name is Cardinalis cardinalis. The lifespan […]
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to go on my first official birding hike. I got to explore some fantastic natural habitat including a mixed forest, filled with ponderosa pine and aspen, a mountain stream and a beautiful lake, nestled in a valley. The habitat is very different from what I am familiar with and I saw some […]
