Another Bird Count Where You Can Help

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Sandy McRuer and other volunteers are gearing up for the 18th annual 2011 Christmas bird count, which this year will be held Sunday, Jan. 2 in the Alberni Valley.

Bird count needs help

Elkins, WV Annual Bird Count

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Here is another bird count that will be taking place in Elkins, WV

Local bird enthusiasts will take to the roads and woods during the annual Elkins Area Bird Count Jan. 3, 2011.

Annual Elkins bird count part of national effort to monitor species

Winter Bird Feeders In Pennsylvania

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“A lot of your summer breeders have left and gone south for the winter, but there are a lot of winter residents coming from further north who consider Pennsylvania balmy,” Saffier said.

For the birds: Winter care for the critters

Barn Owls

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This post has some fabulous pictures of barn owls and some great information.

And beyond them, just out of sight, is a tumbledown farm building where, for three previous winters, a barn owl took refuge. All this is ghostly and enchanting. And coming to know it has changed the way I cope with winter and my ­relationship with the natural world.

In thrall to the White Ghost: The beautiful but deadly barn owl

Squirrel Obstacle Course-The Bird Feeder The Prize

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Watch as squirrels get around all sorts of obstacles to reach the bird feeder.

DAYLIGHT ROBBERY 2 squirrel proof bird feeders or are they ?

Squirrel Antics At The Bird Feeder

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Watch the antics of a squirrel getting seed from the bird feeder.

squirrel circus on a bird feeder

Hungry Squirrel on Bird Feeder

Winter Bird Feeder Tips

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Here are some tips for setting up a bird feeder.

Here are some tips for attracting winter birds for your viewing pleasure.

Attract winter birds with artificial feeding

 

Get Kids Interested In Birds And Bird Feeder

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Kid Spaces correspondent Renee Riddle and ornithologist Dr. Hill look at how improving bird habitats in your yard teaches kids to appreciate birds and develop a respect for nature.

Fun Family Projects & Bonding Ideas

An easy way to build a peanut bird feeder

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Here's a great video to make your own peanut bird feeder.

Peanut Bird Feeder

 

Believe it or not, birds love peanuts. So providing a peanut feeder is an easy way to attract birds to your yard. 

Pale Male-A Red-Tailed Hawk

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This look like an interesting movie.

The story begins when Frederick Lilien, a young Belgian, saw a red-tail hawk in New York’s Central Park. The next day he bought a video recorder and began recording the bird, the first of its kind seen in Manhattan in a century.

Flock to see uplifting ‘Pale Male’

Learn How To Build Your Own Large Open Bird Feeder

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This article shows how to build your own large open bird feeder.

There aren't any large open feeders to be purchased. You must make this type yourself.

Building your own bird feeder is often better

What Should I Do With My Christmas Tree After Christmas?

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Some great re-uses for your Christmas tree.

Even better, put the tree near a bird feeder or hang bird treats from the tree.

Christmas tree can have a 2nd life outdoors

Snowy Bird Feeder Video

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A selection of clips showing some of the bird visitors to my feeders during the snowy weather.

Snowy Bird Feeders

White-winged Crossbill Video

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This is an excellent video showing how the White-winged crossbill eats.

Take an up-close look at the remarkable physical adaptations White-winged Crossbills use to retrieve seeds hidden inside tightly closed spruce cones. 

How Nature Works: White-winged Crossbill Feeding Technique

A Winter Bird Feeder

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Lots of birds are coming to this bird feeder!

Just a short video of the bird feeder I hung outside our home in SE Michigan.

12-16-10, Wintertime Bird Feeder

Enjoy The Garden Year Round

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A lovely post with some pretty pictures, too.

The seed heads of plants like Echinacea encourage birds to visit my garden, providing nutrition and sustenance for them.

A 'Little Something' for December's Bloom-Day

What Are The Different Types Of Bird Feeders?

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This is an informative video that actually shows you a variety of bird feeders.

Feeding wild birds is the second most popular hobby in the United States today – second only to gardening. It is estimated that over 57 Million people feeder birds in the US - and we've been feeding them for over 150 years!

Attracting Birds - Types of Wild Bird Feeders

Make Your Own Suet Feeder

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Great gift idea for the bird lover.

Surprise your friends and feed the birds with this Natural Bird Feeder Project. This is one of a series of 12 videos that inspires you to make heartfelt Christmas gifts this season. By using inexpensive materials, DIY Studio's Jessica Ramey challenges you to create fun, functional gifts that will be loved in the coming year. So break out your DIY skills and get to work!

Natural Bird Feeder Gift (12 Days of Christmas, DIY Studio)

Night Visitors At The Bird Feeder

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Watch to see what creates visit this bird feeder at night.

Night time visitors to the bird feeder (hedgehog and deer).

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A Few Rare Bird Pictures

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Some great pics of some birds.

2010-2011 Rare Bird Reports

"Birds Of America" Sells For $11.5 Million

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Naturalist John James Audubon's "Birds of America" sold at auction in London on Tuesday for $11.5 million, making it the world's most expensive book. 

World's most expensive book--by Audubon--sells for $11.5 million

 

That's alot of money for one book, but what a work of art!

Hummingbirds Still Visiting The Bird Feeder

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Wow, look at all the hummers at her bird feeder!

While many FeederWatchers anxiously await spring migration for the return of the hummingbirds, Kim Vespa is one of those fortunate FeederWatchers who has Anna's Hummingbirds visiting her feeders all year long.

Year-round hummers

Small Bird Feeders

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Cute video with a selection of small bird feeders.

Mini Bird Feeder # 4 / The Hamptons, New York / December 2010

A Garden Bird Feeder

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Nice video.

My garden wildlife - birds which have graced by bird feeder throughout the year

Some Snowy Bird Feeders

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Nice video clip of birds visiting her feeders. Note all the types of bird feeders that she uses.

A selection of clips showing some of the bird visitors to my feeders during the snowy weather.

Snowy Bird Feeders

Taking Care Of Your Birds By Cleaning Your Bird Feeder

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Take a look at this article. Here are some reasons why your bird feeder should be kept clean, and the proper way to do it.

Bird enthusiasts are urged to tidy their feeders and surrounding areas. That means cleaning out old food debris and droppings as well as disinfecting the feeder.

Cleaning bird feeders key to stopping disease

No More Feeding The Ducks?

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Is it an end to an era in Prospect Park?

“Right now we ask people not to feed the wildlife, but there is no enforcement powers behind [it],” said Eugene Patron, a spokesman for Prospect Park. “

 

Duck feeding is an age-old pasttime

 

Learn How To Live With Black Bears In The Neighborhood

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When I first moved here I was thrilled to see the natural wildlife that wandered through our property. I put up a bird feeder, just like I had at my old house in Fort Lauderdale Florida. I love to feed the birds and, didn't think twice about adding a feeder and, keeping it filled with bird seed.

Living with Black Bears in Golden Gate Estates

Bird Feeder Set-up And A Workshop For Children

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Here is a great article for getting your bird feeder set up.

Our bird feeder was better than television! It provided us with constant action through a rainbow of visitors, and it was a great way to learn to identify my first birds. 

The Crosby Arboretum holds children’s workshop on making holiday treats for wildlife

Here Are Some Ways To Discourage House Sparrows

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Are you bothered by too many house sparrows scaring off other birds at your bird feeder? Here is some information you may find helpful.

Nearly everyone who feeds birds encounters problems with house sparrows. They're pigs at feeders and a large flock may drive away the cardinals, finches and chickadees.

Discouraging greedy house sparrows