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What Do Baby Cardinals Eat
  • Types Of Falcons
    If you are interested in bird spotting then falcons are a good place to start. There are around 40 types of falcon and they can be found all over the world. But how do you know which type of falcon you are looking at? Where do the different types of falcons live? What type of…
  • Can Chickens Eat Bananas?
    Chickens are some of the most fascinating animals and having them on your farm means you will always have access to the freshest of eggs. But what do chickens eat, and to be more specific, can they eat bananas? We all know how delicious and nutritious this fruit is, but is it safe for them…
  • When To Put Out Hummingbird Feeders
    I simply love hummingbirds! These amazing creatures are some of the strangest and most wonderful creatures I have ever seen. There is nothing I love more than seeing one in my garden hunting for insects, berries and seeds. But how can you encourage them into your garden? Well, one of the best methods of doing…
  • How To Clean Hummingbird Feeder
    If you have a sugar water feeder in your backyard for hummingbirds to feed on, then it is really important that you keep it clean. This is because you will be helping to make sure that the hummingbirds stay nice and healthy. An unclean feeder may cause the birds to become sick. Fortunately, cleaning the hummingbird…
  • Do Eagles Mate For Life?
    Eagles are fascinating birds. They are known for their size and their hunting skills and are often referred to as ‘king of the skies’, sitting at the top of the food chain. Eagles are also known for their mating habits – the dramatic aerial displays and their commitment to their partners draws a lot of…
  • Do Birds Pee?
    Birds are fascinating animals because they seem to be so different from humans. But have you ever seen a bird pee? It’s more likely that you noticed the watery but white bird droppings around. This is a bird’s way of peeing, although this excrement is thicker in consistency than urine. In this article, I will…
  • Types of Cranes: 4 Cranes with pictures
    There are 4 species of crane in the ABA (American Birding Association) taxonomy list. The family is Gruidae and the wider group is Gruiformes, which also includes the families of Rallidae (rails, coots and gallinules), Otididae (bustards) and Turnicidae (button-quails). It is certainly an eclectic mix! In this post, we are looking at the species…
  • Birds in Arizona: 10 Birds with pictures
    Arizona is known as a hot, dry state but it still has a wide range of environments suitable for a myriad of bird species. Also, its proximity to Mexico results in some very exotic birds straying into the state. In this post, we are looking at some of the species found in Arizona. It was…
  • Blue birds in Colorado: 10 Birds with pictures
    In this post we are looking for across the state of Colorado for blue colored birds. With mountains, plains and forests, there are different and inviting environments for birds. Whether they are resident or passing through on migration, there is such variety here and with 3 species of Bluebird alone, we must be able to…
  • Yellow Birds in Minnesota: 10 Birds with pictures
    Minnesota is situated on the Canadian border in between Wisconsin and North Dakota. It is in a good position for bird watchers as lots of migratory birds pass through on their way to breeding grounds in Canada. With large tracts of forests and 80% of the population living in urban areas, there is plenty of…
  • What do Ravens Eat?
    Surprisingly, there are only 2 species of raven in the United States. A large area ranging from Iowa to Alabama and Florida, have no raven populations at all. The collective nouns for ravens are treachery, unkindness or conspiracy. That might be a reflection of why for hundreds of years, ravens have been treated with suspician…
  • What do Baby Birds Eat?
    The short answer is easy. Baby birds eat whatever their parents eat. However, it is actually a little more complex than that. Some birds change their diet during breeding time, baby birds may not be able to digest the food and some are creative about the method of delivery. In this post we will be…
  • White Birds in Hawaii – Our Top 10 White Birds in Hawaii
    As a tropical archipelago, Hawaii is ideally placed for exotic sea, land and migratory birds to visit. The mixture of endemics, invasive and introduced species is unique in Hawaii. In this post we will be reviewing the white or partially white birds found across the Hawaiian Islands. The State of Hawaii Hawaii is known a…
  • Red Birds in Florida – Our Top 10 Red Birds in Florida
    The Sunshine State of Florida is famed for its wildlife. From alligators in backyard pools to huge snakes emerging from the undergrowth, there is always a headline. In reality, these things happen rarely and most animals just want to get on without human interference. It is quite amazing that they seem to co-exist largely successfully…
  • Blue birds in Virginia– Our Top 10 Blue Birds of Virginia
    The Old Dominion State is another which has adopted the Northern Cardinal as its official bird. While it may be very popular, in this post we are looking for blue colored birds in Virginia. Are they all warblers and forest birds or will there be any water birds? We research 10 of the best found…
  • Black birds in Mexico – Our Top 10 Black Birds of Mexico
    In this post we investigate what black birds are in Mexico. With a varied environment and large land mass, as well as 2 ocean coasts, Mexico has a lot to offer birds with many North American species overwintering. We have tried to find endemics, visitors, forest and sea birds to include on our list Mexico…
  • Pink Birds in Florida – Our Top 6 Pink Birds of Florida
    It is a commonly known fact that Florida is a haven for wildlife and in particular, birds. With the long coastline, 3 bodies of water surrounding it and wetlands like the Everglades, it is no wonder Florida is a bird watchers dream. Here we look at some special birds of Florida – the pink ones!…
  • Red Birds in Texas – Our Top 10 Red Birds of Texas
    As the second highest number of bird sightings recorded on eBird, Texas is a busy place. Great for bird watchers in the spring and fall as migratory birds pass through, but there are lots of resident birds too. In this post, we will be looking at 10 birds present in Texas that have some red…
  • Black Birds in Texas – Our Top 10 Black Birds of Texas
    You might be forgiven for thinking that black birds in Texas are all grackles or vultures. Not so, there are a fantastic range of bird families with black plumage that are resident or visit Texas. In this post we will be reviewing 10 of the best black birds found in Texas. The State of Texas…
  • Birds of Hawaii – Top 10 birds of Hawaii with pictures
    The isolated, sea-bound location of the State of Hawaii means it inevitably has unique flora and fauna. From visiting seabirds to endemic bush birds, there is nowhere quite like this archipelago for an unforgettable wildlife experience. In this post we will be looking at a mix of the birds found here, from rare to common,…