53 articles on "birds"

What Should You Do This Summer Vacation?

Parents are now getting creative to have fun with their kids by going and doing things like picnics in the park, flying kites, fishing, and bird watching with their families. Most outdoor activates will be surrounded by birds. Birds are fun to watch...

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Bird Feeders

If you are new to the bird feeding community you will benefit from this information. There are lots of different types of bird feeders to choose from and three among the most popular include: hummingbird feeders, platform feeders, and tube bird feede...

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Attracting Wild Birds

Attracting Wild Birds by: Paul Duxbury As more land is used to accommodate the ever-growing human population, yards and city parks become important bird habitat. Diversified landscaping and feeding stations offer an oasis of resources in the mid...

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The Winter Winds Bring Me Home

The cold winds of winter have arrived. When I stepped out side my front door, I was at once blasted awake by the duality of sharp crystallized air and the blindingly brilliant sunlight. My husband and I decided to go for a short walk and it was clear...

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How to Attract Birds to Your Yard

It is easy to attract birds to your yard by providing a good food feeder, nesting boxes, lots of nesting materials, a good source of water and natural habitat for them to use. These will attract lots of birds for you to observe. You will also need a ...

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Costa Rica bird watching vacation

Costa Rica bird watching vacation by: William HartCosta Rica has long been famous among serious bird watchers, but many people who would never consider the activity at home quickly have become interested in the country's spectacular avian d...

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Considering a Pet Bird? Ask Yourself These 7 Critical Questions

Considering a Pet Bird? Ask Yourself These 7 Critical Questions by: Simon Blake Birds can make wonderful pets and companions and there are many different birds to choose from. Two of the most popular are cockatiels and parakeets. Cockatiels and ...

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How Plants Protect Themselves From Birds

With their ability to fly, birds have many advantages over earthbound animals. But flying takes a lot of energy, or fuel. And the bird has to get this fuel from his food sources. Food is fuel to a bird, much like gasoline is fuel to a jet airplane. ...

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Humming Birds General Markings and Characteristics

Humming Birds like to flit around where they can get nectar from feeders or plants with their long straight bills. Folks that have nector rich brightly colored flowers or colorful feeders in their yards can see Humming Birds most every day. They make...

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Your Cat The Hunter...

Your Cat The Hunter... by: Larry ChamberlainMany cat owners believe that their good little kitty would not even dream of going hunting.After all, their cat is loved and well fed. Why should their pet bother hunting down birds, mice and other wil...

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