With binoculars in hand and an eye to the sky, many birders set out with their birding journals to find some lifer birds to record. But judging a bird by its cover, its colorful plumage and the shape of its body, is not the only way to identify your feathered friends. Differentiating between bird species […]
Hawks In Texas (12 Species With Pictures)
Hawks are predatory birds from the family Accipitridae which they share with eagles and kites. They live mostly on hunting small mammals and birds and can often be seen circling high in the sky or perched on a high post as they search the ground for their prey. In this article, we’re taking a look […]
Hawks In Florida (7 Species With Pictures)
Hawks are considered birds of prey, also known as raptors, and are a large group that contains more than 200 species in the world. In the United States, there are about 25 species of hawks. Today, we’re taking a look at the 7 hawks found in Florida. This bird of prey is medium in size, […]
Best Places To Live For Birders
Many cities in the US are swarming with bird activity, and there are measures to ensure it remains that way. Programs like the National Audubon Society’s Lights Out campaign and the National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat certification have had success in making communities safer for birds. The best places to live for birders consider […]
Do Robins Travel In Flocks?
Yes, robins do travel in flocks. For robins, more pairs of eyes mean being able to spot predators and food much more quickly. They do keep their flocks loose in order to give each other plenty of space. When robins gather in flocks, they almost always roam into areas that are very spacey. They stay […]
10 Hummingbird Facts And Myths
In this article, we’re going to look at some interesting hummingbird facts and myths: ranging all the way from their behavior to their biology. Hummingbird Facts and Myths: The Facts 1. Hummingbirds fly exclusively on instinct. The mothers do not teach their young to fly at all. The hummingbirds’ pectoral muscles make up about a […]
Most Common Hummingbirds
While the world holds more than 300 species of hummingbirds, fewer than a couple of dozen travel so far into the north as to reach the United States. Only a handful can be found remaining here year-round. These jewel-feathered treasures are beloved, with thousands of yards welcoming them using nectar-rich flowers and hummingbird feeders for […]
Creating a Hummingbird Sanctuary
Hummingbirds are in constant danger by having to travel great distances to find food. You can help this wonderful migrating bird by setting up a sanctuary in your backyard. But how do you do that? In this in-depth guide, you will discover the steps for creating a hummingbird sanctuary. Next, I show you how to […]
The Best Birding Vacation
For a group of people enamored by the flight and freedom of birds, the coronavirus has really hit the birding community hard. The pandemic has grounded birdwatchers across the globe, and relegated them to backyard binocular viewing. Granted, there are many birds that you can find in the comfort of your own backyard, but it […]
What’s The Difference Between Birding and Twitching
Some people watch birds. But not all of them are birders. And just because some folks are birders doesn’t mean they call themselves twitchers. What is the difference between birding and twitching? It comes down to the contrasting approaches to bird watching. Birding involves a comprehensive mindset for engaging in the hobby. In contrast, twitching […]