Guides, tips and advice on backyard birds
What Are Bird Mites? Bird mites are small parasites that you’ll find wherever you find birds and bird nests in warmer parts of the world. There are a few different species of bird mite, but the most common ones found in North America are called Demanyssus Gallinae (the chicken mite) and Ornithonyssus Sylviarum (the northern fowl mite). […]
Lots of people enjoy bird watching (or “birding” as it is often called). If you have not yet experienced this satisfying hobby, we recommend that you give it a try. Obviously we’re biased (or we wouldn’t have a birding website!) but those who do try birding are often amazed at the way they feel contented […]
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 […]
