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What is an “IBA”?
While these daunting percentages vary by source, they all suggest that about 30% of North American birds are in significant decline, including: 70% of grassland bird species 25% of forest bird species...
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When we look at the sky, it’s like a roof – flat, solid – just sort of there. Unless the light is exceptional, even clouds and constellations looked painted on it. For the birds though, the sky...
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How high do they fly?
When we look at the sky, it’s like a roof – flat, solid – just sort of there. Unless the light is exceptional, even clouds and constellations looked painted on it. For the birds though, the sky isn’t...
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How can I interest my children in birds?
Q: What can I do?A: Simply install feeders that can be seen easily from inside your home. Keep an identification chart close by the window to help teach children the birds’ names. Start a list of the...
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Where to place your feeder?
Visibility for you and your birds One of your first decisions, and a very important one, is where to place your new feeder. To gain maximum satisfaction from bird feeding, you will want to enjoy your...
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Baffling Squirrels
If there are squirrels in your neighborhood and you don’t want to feed them, try finding a spot you can squirrel-proof with baffles. Baffles are metal or plastic devices placed above hanging feeders...
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What Seeds to put in your feeder
Black-oil sunflower attracts the widest variety of birds and can be used in almost all feeder types. People who want to attract goldfinches often present Nyjer (thistle) in special Nyjer® feeders....
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Is it a “Sharpie” or a ”Coop”?
Both Cooper’s Hawks and Sharp-shinned Hawks are found throughout most of North America and often visit our yards in search of a warm meal. Cooper's Hawk Both species are frustratingly similar in...
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An Interesting Springtime Behavior
Every spring, we hear from readers dealing with birds attacking windows, car mirrors and other reflective surfaces. To their credit, these folks seem more concerned for the birds than personally...
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Relax……watch your birds!
Do you recall the excitement experienced as a child upon discovery of a bird’s nest in your backyard? Then that same thrill turned to elation if the nest contained baby birds? If you were like me, in...
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Help them help us!
As we look forward to the bright colors and constant activity of hummingbirds and butterflies each spring, we often overlook the fact that they are useful as well as decorative. Butterflies and...
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Mealworms – Yummy!
Mealworms are a tried-and-true addition to the list of goodies your backyard birds will enjoy. They are high in protein and fat, gobbled up with gusto by many bird species and almost always ignored by...
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Beak Speak
Darwin’s Finches – Differential Evolution Part I of 2 During a visit to the Galapagos Islands in the early 1800’s, naturalist Charles Darwin found an intriguing group of finches. Each had a different...
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Beak Speak - Convergent Evolution - Part 2 of 2
Last time: During a visit to the Galapagos Islands in the early 1800's, naturalist Charles Darwin found an intriguing group of finches. Each had a different way of feeding, and, correspondingly, a...
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Small Space Birding!
Feeding our friends on a deck, balcony or patio presents a few challenges, but the rewards are well worth the effort. In fact, there are many products to help you enjoy your birds in small spaces.One...
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Most baby birds are best left alone…
A baby bird on the ground always presents a dilemma. It’s not true that handling a bird will cause it to be rejected by its parents or other birds. On the other hand, sometimes the best course of...
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The Ethics of Backyard Bird-feeding
The American Birding Association Code of Ethics governs the behavior of its field-birding members. In this posting, I summarize the four major principles of the ABA guidelines to backyard birding. I...
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Vacationing? Remember your Binoculars!
Birds often choose to live in the midst of spectacular scenery – the very thing you vacation for too. Take advantage of those places where your desire for natural beauty intersects with the birds’...
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Watching baby birds at feeders
One of the most satisfying and pleasurable aspects of summer feeding is watching adult birds interact with their young, especially when bringing them to your feeder for the first time. Bluebird Feeding...
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How birds beat the heat
Part 1 of 2 An old etiquette saying maintains that “horses sweat, men perspire and women glow.” There’s no mention of what Turkey Vultures do. Probably with good reason – they urinate and defecate on...
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