Explore expert tips and techniques to help you spot, identify, and understand birds better. Learn about the most common birds by state and enhance your birdwatching experience.
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 […]
Okay, let’s be real for a second. You love watching birds flutter around your feeder, right? There’s something oddly satisfying about sitting back with a cup of coffee, watching the colorful chaos unfold. But here’s the kicker: if you don’t clean your bird feeders regularly, you’re basically serving a buffet for germs and mold. Yeah, […]
How to Clean Bird Poop Off a Deck: If you’ve ever stepped outside to enjoy a nice morning coffee on your deck, only to find it decorated like a Jackson Pollock painting courtesy of your feathered “friends,” you know the struggle is real. Bird poop isn’t just gross—it can stain, smell, and even damage your […]
Okay, picture this 🙂: You step outside, ready to enjoy your coffee, and bam! A fresh, ugly splash of bird poop on your concrete. If you’ve ever wondered how to clean bird poop off concrete without making a bigger mess, you’re not alone. I’ve been there way too many times. But trust me, cleaning bird […]
So, you’ve got a bag of black-oil sunflower seeds sitting in your garage, and you’re wondering, what birds eat black-oil sunflower seeds? Let me save you some trial and error: just about every bird in your neighborhood is going to fight over them. Seriously, if bird seed had a red-carpet event, black-oil sunflower seeds would […]
So, pigeons. Cute when they strut around the park, less cute when they turn your balcony into their personal bathroom. If you’ve landed here, chances are you’ve had enough of the cooing, the mess, and the nonstop feathered freeloaders. I get it. Been there, dodged that flying “gift” (barely). The good news is you’re about […]