This morning, the blue jays, cardinals, doves, and squirrels had to wait their turn.
Wild turkey at the bird feeder
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wild Turkeys Enjoy the Bird Feeder
Sunday, February 27, 2011
The Bird Feeder Using A Stop Motion Timer
Ok, not the most exciting video in the world but the kitties and I love to watch the birdies. I also wanted an excuse to use my stop motion timer.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Barn Owls Need Help This Winter
The game commission has made preserving barn owls a priority, including them in a comprehensive plan that seeks to preserve native wildlife and their habitats.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Unique Birds Have Been Spotted At The Bird Feeder
Nice story about some unique birds.
Turns out, the male cardinal is an albino -- it doesn't have any melanin or porphyrin, which usually produces the black on a cardinal's face and feathers.
Rare birds: Area bird watchers have spotted some wild ones this winter
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Turkeys At The Bird Feeder
These two big gobblers showed up at the bird feeder to have a little snack.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Brown Thrasher At The Bird Feeder
The brown thrasher A large, skulking bird of the thickets, is known to be one of the best and most spectacular singers with the largest repertoire of songs of all North American birds. It is also a very hidden bird so the chance of people actually spotting the bird is smaller than that of hearing the bird sing.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Cat In The Bird Feeder
Cute video of a cat that finds itself in the bird feeder.
Sadie got up in t the feeder and then realized getting up was a bit easier to figure out then down.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Don't Forget About The Great Backyard Bird Count 2011
Don't forget about the Great Backyard Bird Count 2011 that is going on now. Click this link for details:
Friday, February 18, 2011
Rare Yellow Cardinal Spotted At The Bird Feeder
Wow, it would be so neat to see a yellow cardinal.
Two rare yellow cardinals were spotted in Boyle County, Ky.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Great Backyard Bird Count-Last Minute Reminder
This is a great point about the Great Backyard Bird Count:
This year's count could indicate whether birds along the Gulf Coast are still feeling the effects of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last April, Willis said. "It will be good to have lots of eyes seeing if brown pelicans are recovering," she said.
This weekend goes to the birds with the Great Backyard Bird Count
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Carolina Wren At The Bird Feeder
Well, Carolina wrens are just a slightly larger version (a body length of about 5 inches) of house wrens with only a couple of small differences: Their tails are longer, and they have particularly attractive eye stripes. Other than that, they are quite like their smaller cousins.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Learn How To Participate In The Great Backyard Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is being held this weekend-February 18-21, 2011. To get the instuctions, including a regional tally sheet click on the link below.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
House Sparrow Migration-Spring At The Bird Feeder
Some interesting facts about house sparrow migration in this article:
Early robins are already being reported, but some of them stay all winter. Activity at one bird feeder has noticeably changed — another sign of spring. Chickadees, juncos and house finches must wait their turn as the 25, or more, hungry house sparrows take over.
Ripples from the Dunes column: Birds tell us spring not too far away
Friday, February 11, 2011
Unusual Steller's Jay and Blue Jay Hybrid Bird
A bird of this appearance is so rare we probably won’t see one again, but, anyway, what would you call this bird, which, in appearance, seems to be half B.C.’s provincial bird and half blue jay?
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Time Lapse Video Of The Bird Feeder
On this particular day we captured Juncos, Starlings, House Sparrows, House Finches, Goldfinches & Mourning Doves. Activity in the afternoon slowed down a little bit.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Outwit The Squirrels At Your Bird Feeder
Here is an idea to squirrel proof your bird feeder.
I needed something to make the post unclimbable, something slippery perhaps. A flash of inspiration came to me. What about Vaseline?
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Build A Platform Bird Feeder
Great article detailing how to build a platform bird feeder. The kids will really enjoy this project!
Here is a simple weekend project for you and the kids — a fun way to see which type of birds are hiding in the trees in your neighborhood.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Tips For Feeding Birds At A Bird Feeder
The feeder has four legs and is about 6 feet high. It’s equipped with an expansive tray, a plastic roof to keep the seeds dry and a shield to ward off squirrels.
Feathered friends | Area residents offer tips on attracting birds
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Reflecting On The Life Of A Cardinal That Visits The Bird Feeder
Very nice article about cardinals in winter and the human response to winter.
Many birds come to my feeder, not just this cardinal. There are bickering jays and lots of tiny chickadees and a pair of wobbly doves, plus the cardinal’s less colorful, and therefore less visible, mate.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Add A Bird Bath To Your Bird Feeder
We've had a bird feeder and birdhouses for years now, but only recently put out a regular source of water for our feathered friends. Lo and behold, it's like unfurling a Slip 'n' Slide in a neighborhood chock full of kids.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Get A Free Bird Feeder With Allinson Purchases
Check out this promotion where you can get a free bird feeder.
The promotion, developed by marketing communication agency GHMC, will also highlight the partnership between the two organisations, offering consumers a free wild bird feeder in the process.
Allinson teams with Conversation Grade for on-pack promotion
Thursday, February 3, 2011
The Northern Shrike-A Bird You Don't Want To See At Your Bird Feeder
Take a look at this article:
This time of year, some of you may getting a bird visiting your bird feeder that really isn't interested in any of the food you have put out. Instead, it is interested in the other small birds coming to your feeder. The northern shrike, though barely larger than a sparrow itself, is a terror to the chickadees, sparrows and nuthatches. It considers them lunch. Click below to read more.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Ideas To Teach Your Children About Birds And Bird Feeders
A friend of mine has a small telescope set up in her living room, not for snooping at the neighbours, but for watching the birds at her bird feeder. It’s set quite low so her young grandchildren can watch the birds when they come over. They can see close-up, the blue-jays, chickadees and sparrows, as well as the occasional squirrel, as they help themselves to the bird seed.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Make Your Own Bird Feeder Class
Make a bird feeder and learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count at Wing Haven Gardens, 248 Ridgewood Ave. 3:45 p.m. Thursday, repeats 10 a.m. Saturday. Free, but you must register.
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