When temperatures plunge below freezing and snow blankets the landscape, it’s astonishing to see how birds survive winter. Tiny birds weighing less than an ounce maintain body temperatures around 105°F even when the air drops to -40°F or colder. Species like black-capped chickadees, northern cardinals, and dark-eyed juncos not only survive but stay active through […]
Look, I used to toss my apple cores into the compost without a second thought. Then last January, I watched a robin go full gladiator over a single dried cranberry I dropped outside. That’s when I realized a lot of people, including me, don’t actually know what to feed birds in winter from the kitchen, […]
The United States boasts some of the finest birdwatching destinations, with habitats ranging from coastal marshes to dense forests, each attracting a stunning variety of bird species. Whether you’re searching for wading birds along the shoreline or trying to spot a shy warbler deep in the woods, these best birding spots in the United States […]
The dodo waddles through history as the poster child for extinction, but this flightless bird was far more fascinating than the bumbling cartoon character we imagine. I stumbled down a research rabbit hole about these creatures last month and emerged with my mind completely blown by how wrong our assumptions have been. If you think […]
Last summer, I watched a House Wren systematically demolish an aphid infestation on my rose bushes. It was snatching bugs faster than I could count and making my expensive insecticide look like amateur hour. I started wondering what insects do birds eat and why these tiny garden warriors are so good at keeping pests in […]
Picture this: you’re watching a nature documentary, and suddenly this bizarre, fuzzy, long-beaked creature waddles across your screen like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. My first reaction to seeing a kiwi bird was honestly “Wait, that’s a real animal?” Fast forward ten years, and I’ve become completely obsessed with these quirky flightless birds […]
Welcome to the world of bird feeding! If you’re curious about birds that eat nyjer seed, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll explore the avian species that are attracted to this tiny, nutrient-rich seed, providing valuable insights into the fascinating world of backyard birdwatching. About Nyjer Seeds Niger also known as […]
So you’ve decided to get serious about birdwatching, and now you’re stuck on the question every beginner asks: Which binoculars should I buy? I’ve been there too. Standing in the optics aisle, staring at a wall of binoculars that all look the same but somehow range from $50 to $2,000. Spoiler alert: the price tags […]