Whether you plan on relaxing in your backyard oasis or going to visit your local parks and hiking trails in search of the best birdwatching locations, birdwatching is a beloved pastime for people of all ages. What you may not know is that there are many benefits of birdwatching that make this hobby a great …
Until this past Christmastime, I’d never heard of a birdseed ornament. Now, I’m obsessed with these easy, fun little beauties you can whip up and hang out super-fast and easy for a budget-friendly price. I find them especially handy for feeding songbirds in the backyard during the winter months. Many of the recipes are similar, but the …
Even if you’re not going for your own Big Year in birding, having a handy birding app on your iPhone or Android could come in handy for identifying birds out on your birding expeditions or even a walk around the neighborhood. Personally, I find them extremely helpful for these plus determining the best kinds of …
The first sign of spring is always the bird songs early in the morning before the sun’s even risen. The peaceful warmth of those songs, even while snow-laden lawns soften the world brings a certain joy and excitement to my heart each year. But this year, I’ve been thinking about the best ways to draw birds …
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As a bird lover, you want to create the best possible outdoor space to attract your feathered friends. However, the cost of purchasing quality bird feeders and bird baths can add up! As much as we would like to splurge on the latest and greatest, it’s not always in the budget. Don’t let that discourage …
Are you looking to add some new elements to your yard that will attract your local birds? The first thought for most homeowners is to incorporate new bird feeders, but that’s not the only possible solution. In addition to searching for food, wild birds are looking for a source of clean water. Use this to …
Attracting birds to your backyard and making them visit you frequently is a great way to be closer to nature. At the same time, by providing them with food in bird feeders and water, you help them survive cold winter months. There are plenty of different species that you can find in your backyard. They …
The best way to have a bird-friendly garden is to create an ecosystem that provides all the needs of a bird. This means a bird needs to find food, water, shelter, and habitat in your garden. This is easy to do and the result is always a beautiful garden teeming with life. Read on for …
You’ve bought the bird feeders, chosen the birdseed, and set everything up to look like a dream hot spot for your local neighborhood birds. However, when you sit back and watch you notice that there are far fewer birds than you would like to see coming by to visit. It’s a situation that can be …
During the cold winter months, our feathered friends have a more challenging time searching for food and maintaining the energy needed to survive the low temperatures. One of the best ways that we, as bird lovers, can help them make it through this period is to provide bird feeders in our yard to make food …