Seed and suet feeders are visited many times a day by chickadees, titmice, nuthatches and the woodpecker that is the smallest American member of its family, the downy woodpecker.
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.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Downy Woodpecker At The Bird Feeder
Monday, December 5, 2011
Winter Bird Watching-Woodpeckers
Winter is a good time of year to observe woodpeckers hunting in dead trees. The Downy, Hairy, and Piliated Woodpeckers are compared in this episode.
Woodpeckers:winter bird watching
Friday, October 21, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Learn What Birds Are Attracted To Nectar Feeders
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.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Bird Feeder Madness And Mirth
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
Monday, June 27, 2011
Learn How To Stop Woodpeckers From Pecking At Your House
In summer we often get questions from people wanting to know why they peck and what sorts of woodpecker deterrents they might be able to use to limit the damage they do.
Can Woodpecker Deterrents Safeguard My House?
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Use Suet To Draw Birds To The Bird Feeder
Nice article about suet drawing birds to the bird feeder.
But the birds dig this stuff. So over the weekend I got some suet for my feathery friends.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
What Are The Differences Between Hairy And Downy Woodpeckers?
Do you know the difference between a hairy and a downy woodpecker? This is an excellent comparison of the two birds.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Watch The Birds At The Winter Bird Feeder
Nice video of a bird feeder with birds visiting on a snowy day.
On a snowy day, cardinals and a downy woodpecker visit a bird feeder