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.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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.
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