An empty egg carton, and a length of twine, are all you need to make a cool bird feeder.
Five years ago I set-up my first hummingbird feeder and I was hooked! The entertainment that this one bird feeder provided lead to my curiosity of what other birds I could attract to my yard. Now I want to share with you what I have learned.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Egg Carton Bird Feeder
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Bird Festival At Dumaguete
Bird watching societies from Taipei, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and Singapore will showcase the birds from their countries, while local participants working for wildlife conservation will present their avian conservation efforts. A bird quest quiz show and bird-watching tours will also be conducted for the children.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Bird Watching At The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
This sounds like a really wonderful place for bird watching:
Established in 1929 by Selby Walker, the son of Colonel James Walker, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has been a protected area and park for more than 80 years.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Native Shrubs Attract Birds To Your Garden
Attracting birds to your garden has many benefits. Birds eat insects and add life, color, and song to your outdoor surroundings. Planting a few small trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter for birds will make your garden an avian paradise.Read more: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/07/27/1697267/birds-of-a-feather-flock-to-these.html#ixzz1TvbehgWm
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
North Fork Audubon Has Many Highlights-Including The Bird Feeders
The highlight of the location is the grounds. Van Buren said volunteers stock the numerous bird feeders and maintain the gardens. She said the group is in the process of replacing some of the garden plants with native plantings.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Arizona Bird Watching
This article lists some of the Arizona bird watching festivals and provides some good information about the area for bird watchers:
One of the best-known birding destinations is the southeastern city of Sierra Vista, which hosts the annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival. The Aug. 3-6 festival, in its 20th year, typically draws thousands of participants.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Some Observations While Watching The Bird Feeder
To the left of the feeders were many huge ancient trees and thick undergrowth from the jungle-like lot next door. Piney’s entire back lot was surrounded by impenetrable semi-tropic growth, so when viewed (as planned—from the awning-covered stone-floored patio back of the house) one could see the three bird feeders and the bird bath without scaring the winged denizens of the “forest.”