Assemble the platform by attaching the slats to the rails with glue and brads. Bring in the ends and secure. Now, assemble the feed spreader using glue and brads.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Create Your Own Bird Feeder
Friday, April 29, 2011
White-Throated Sparrow
Nice Pic:
"This white-throated sparrow scavenges for seed on the ground rather than fight for space at a crowded bird feeder."
Exclusive to Wednesday's Wayne Post
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
An Update On The Big Day Of Bird Watching
As members of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Team Sapsucker, we'd like to thank everyone for the amazing show of support during our Big Day efforts to raise funds for bird conservation. Our total for the day was 264 bird species, three higher than the previous U.S. record for most birds seen on a Big Day!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Preparing Your Backyard For Migrating Birds
Creating a habitat to act as a welcome seasonal home or resting spot for birds in your own backyard is as easy as providing the following elements.
Help for Migrating Birds
Monday, April 25, 2011
Wild Parakeets May Be Shot
But the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has called on the Government to rehome the birds rather than shoot them.
Wild parakeets living in Britain to be shot before they become a nuisance
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Learn About Crossbills
This is an excellent article about crossbills:
The crossbills have bills or mandibles crossing at their tips, hence the name crossbills.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Learn About The Merlin-A Falcon With An Attitude
The raptors include the hawks, falcons, owls, bald eagles, turkey vulture (which has been in question as a true raptor recently). Our raptors have evolved/adapted to feed on smaller birds, mammals, fish, large insects and, in some cases, carrion.
N.B.'s merlin is a falcon 'with an attitude'
Friday, April 22, 2011
Central New York Photos-Your Bird Feeder Pics Needed
I'm talking birds at your bird feeder or on your deck railing, deer and wild turkeys grazing on your grass, foxes, possums, rabbits, coyotes -- you name it.
Wanted: Photos of CNY wildlife taken in your backyard
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Bird Feeder At North Peak
The bird feeder at North Peak, Keystone was often inundated with several hundred Brown-capped and Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches. We were able to band almost 40 Rosy-Finches with metallic green aluminum bands that represent Summit County.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Conserving The Curlew
As members of the Nature Conservation Working Group, the Lubkes have four captive and several wild breeding pairs of curlews.
Lubkes' bird breeding passion
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
How To Set Up Your Bird Feeders
The Wildlife Garden Project shows you how to set up your bird feeders. Find out what food to put out, what kind of feeders to use and where to position them. Always remember to keep your feeders clean and provide clean water. You'll have a garden full of happy birds in no time!
The Wildlife Garden Project - How to set up your bird feeders
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Bird Keep Beaks In Peak Condition
Birds need to keep their beaks in top condition, since beaks are so crucial to feeding. When your back-yard birds swipe their beak from side to side on a twig or metal furniture, they're probably cleaning off debris left after cracking shells and consuming the oily seeds.
On the Wing: Birds keep beaks in peak condition
Saturday, April 16, 2011
House Finches, Goldfinches And Chickadees At The Bird Feeder
Video featuring house finches, goldfinches and chickadeese:
Bird Feeder, house Finch,Gold finch, Chickadee
Friday, April 15, 2011
Register Your Nest Cam
Become a "CamClickr" and help scientists tag breeding behaviors from archived nestcams photos!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
How Are The Birds One Year After Gulf Oil Spill
It's still too early to measure the full extent of the oil's impacts on Gulf Coast waters, beaches, and saltmarshes, to the region's economy, or to its millions of birds. In this video, Cornell Lab director John Fitzpatrick summarizes what we do know, and reflects on our obligation to restore this national treasure's health.
Oil Spill Recovery
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Spring Bird Observations
To my surprise, our male bluebird was chasing a larger, dark bird. This went on until I finally realized Mr. Bluebird was in hot pursuit of a robin that kept coming back for more.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Peregrine Falcon In Boise
A peregrine falcon using the nest box on the 14th floor of One Capital Center in Boise laid her first egg today (April 7). The Peregrine Fund made the announcement after seeing the egg this morning.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Book By 11 Year Old Is Helping Birds
What a great story. It shows that one person, even an 11 year old, can make a difference.
She signed her name at the bottom, and added "11 years old and willing to help."Dear Audubon Society:
As you all are aware of, the oil spill in the Gulf is devistating (sic). My mom has already donated a lot of money to help, but I have an idea that may also help. I am a decent drawer, and I was wondering if I could sell some bird paintings and give the profits to your organization.
11-Year-Old Bird Artist Olivia Bouler Releases Book
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Make A Green Bird Feeder
Grab an old drink bottle and craft up an eco-inspired bird feeder. It's easy and it's green!
Bird Feeder Webi.avi
Friday, April 8, 2011
Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Designs
Sure, you have opposable thumbs and a massive brain, but do you really think you can stop squirrels from eating your birdseed? The oldest squirrel fossil is 36 million years old. That means the squirrel had a 35.5 million-year head start on outwitting us modern humans.
The squirrel-proof bird feeder: the Loch Ness of backyard habitats
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The Big Day Video And Contest
Watch this video to learn about this year's Big Day in Texas: a stiff birding challenge and an even more important conservation opportunity. Enjoy just a taste of the spectacular birding that South Texas has to offer. Then scroll down and enter a short contest!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
This Is Not Really A Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
Here is proof that a bird feeder marketed as squirrel proof really is not squirrel proof. Do you think I can get my money back with verification that this just ain't so! LOL
Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Huh?
Monday, April 4, 2011
Black-Necked Stilt In Acction
Compared to their body size, Black-necked Stilts have the longest legs of any bird! Lab photographer Gerrit Vyn shares a remarkable flock of stilts he filmed in Louisiana at Audubon's Paul J. Rainey Reserve.
Through the Lens: Black-necked Stilt
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Take Down Bird Feeders To Deter Bears
State wildlife officials are asking people to take down their birdfeeders to avoid attracting bears.
"We are receiving reports of bears getting into bird feeders," said Col. David LeCours, of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. "People can help now by removing any food sources that may tempt the bears. That includes taking down bird feeders and not feeding birds until late October."
Officials caution: Time to take feeders down
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Bird Feeder Owner vs Squirrels
Like many homeowners, I enjoy watching birds at my bird feeder in the winter months. All season long, we have an abundance of feathered visitors – chickadees, nuthatches, finches; ground feeders like cardinals and juncos; and many sparrows and starlings.
Rocketing Rodents
Friday, April 1, 2011
Results Of The 2011 Great Backyard Bird Count
Participants submitted more than 92,000 checklists to the GBBC this year--the third year in a row that checklists topped 90,000. New checklist records were set in 11 states and in 7 out of 13 Canadian provinces and territories, resulting in a new overall checklist record for Canada. Altogether, participants identified 596 species and 11.4 million bird observations.
Great Backyard Bird Count Highlights
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