Friday, July 29, 2011

A Few Ideas For Bird Watchers

Your Bird Feeder

A reminder to change your hummingbird feeder “nectar” at least every three days, especially now that we are in the season of heat (103 in Ridgefield last week). Potentially harmful bacteria can grow quickly in very warm sugar-water.

BirdNotes: If you can’t catch 'em, join 'em

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Bird Banding Operation Produces Interesting Results

Bird Feeder

As I’ve noted before, I operate a bird banding station here in The Greene County. The purpose of which is to monitor the bird population to see who is there, when, for how long, and any future encounters – either by others or by myself.

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Birding

 

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Learn What Birds Are Attracted To Nectar Feeders

Bird Feeder

A bright male Baltimore oriole swooped down on the purple beverage from a nearby tree. It took long sips from the feeder and remained there in plain view for about a full minute.

Hummingbirds aren’t the only nectar-lovers

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Bird Feeder Madness And Mirth

Bird Feeder

This is a cute video of birds and a squirrel (of course):

i hope you all enjoy this, i had to avoid a lot of work around the house to make this

bird feeder mirth and madness