Category: Wild Birds

Introduction Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures that bring joy with their aerial acrobatics and energetic personalities. To attract and sustain hummingbirds in your yard, providing a consistent nectar source is key. However, keeping ready-made nectar from freezing during colder months can be a challenge. With some simple strategies and proper planning, you can successfully keep hummingbird…

Feeding birds is an enjoyable hobby for many people. Watching songbirds come to your backyard feeders provides entertainment, and connecting with nature right outside your door. To attract the maximum number and variety of birds, it’s important to offer them the best birdseed. With so many types and brands of birdseed available, choosing the right…

Cats pose a significant threat to bird populations, especially songbirds. As natural predators, cats instinctively hunt and kill small animals, including birds. With an estimated 60 million feral and outdoor pet cats in the United States alone, the impact on bird numbers is immense. However, as responsible cat owners and stewards of nature, we can…

Birds have a unique digestive system that allows them to eat a variety of foods and extract the nutrients they need to survive and thrive. Their digestive process, from ingestion to excretion, has adapted specifically for avian anatomy over the course of evolution. Understanding the avian digestive system provides fascinating insight into how birds eat,…

Purple martins are elegant aerial acrobats known for their speed and agility. These large, glossy swallows spend summers in North America before migrating to South America for the winter. Purple martins are also extremely social birds that nest in colonies, making them a delight to watch. If you want to attract these captivating creatures to…

Hummingbirds are beautiful, fascinating creatures that many homeowners wish to attract to their yards. Providing an environment that hummingbirds find appealing can encourage them to not just visit, but potentially nest and raise their young on your property. This offers an incredible opportunity to witness their full life cycle up-close. With some strategic planning and…

Hummingbirds are delightful little birds that bring joy to backyard birders. With their iridescent plumage, aerobatic flight demonstrations, and seemingly boundless energy, it’s no wonder why people enjoy watching them. Attracting hummingbirds to your yard is relatively easy. By providing them with a few key elements – food, water, shelter, and nesting sites – you…

Birdwatching, also known as birding, is a popular hobby that allows people to observe and identify wild birds in their natural habitats. As summer approaches, many birders eagerly anticipate warmer weather and longer days that provide prime birdwatching conditions. During the summer breeding season, birds are more active and vocal as they build nests, raise…

Birding has long been a popular hobby for nature enthusiasts around the world. However, some aspects of traditional birding can make the activity difficult or inaccessible for certain groups. That’s where an organization called Birdsong comes in – their goal is to make the joys of birding accessible to everyone. An Introduction to Birdsong and…

Birdwatching has long been a male-dominated hobby. The International Feminist Club is working to change that by making birding more accessible and inclusive for all. As an international organization with chapters across the globe, The International Feminist Club is uniquely positioned to bring women and minorities into the birding community. A Brief History of Birding’s…