Purple martin bird houses are a favorite in most of North America, as these birds are desired for their pest control ability. Most other bird species common to North America eat seeds, but purple martins are insect eaters. While they commonly eat larger insects, they are also known to eat mosquitoes, which is [...]
Nesting material for birds differs by species. Some birds would be content with twigs, while birds of the weaving variety use grasses. Birds will also choose different environments to begin their nesting, whether in a tree hollow or a man-made bird house.
Common Nesting Material for BirdsIf you plan on hosting your own bird [...]
Nyjer seeds are imported from Africa and India and are among the finest seeds money can buy. Few other bird seeds attract as many different species as the Nyjer seed. Your bird feeder will be humming with activity if you put some of this amazing seed in it. While it is more [...]
Suet birdseed recipes are a favorite for bird lovers, as well as for birds. Suet is high in fat and oil, which are necessities in a birds diet, but suet birdseed recipes are particularly good because they incorporate a number of different ingredients that birds love. Suet is simple to make, which gives [...]
Wild bird books give both the hobbyist or enthusiast a handy reference while out in the field. Binoculars in hand, on any given day you will see dozens of different birds going about their routines. Telling them apart is not always easy. With so many different species to discern between and without [...]
