Birds

A window bird feeder is a perfect way to introduce the birds in your area to your home. There are many benefits that come from feeding birds, including healthier ecosystems and more natural pest control.. And you’ll probably fall in love with the process of feeding them too! Whether you have purchased one or made […]

If you love watching birds up close yet through the safety of a glass window, we have a fun DIY project to accomplish this outcome. A window bird feeder is an easy way to attract a wide variety of feathery friends to your backyard and enjoy watching them through the comfort of your bedroom or

Every day, many birds fly for miles to find food. They eat and drink constantly to keep their energy up and perform their complex feathered wonders. But how long could they go without feeding? What if they don’t have access to water? How much time do they have before starving? Scientists have done research to

Here in the UK, we have a few annoying birds that like to hang around our front doors, begging for scraps. The first is an overeager house sparrow, with the second being a cheeky pigeon. Usually, if you’re not careful, these pesky creatures will happily eat as many of your bird food crumbs as they

We absolutely love our feathered friends, don’t we? Whether you have one in your home or more than one visiting your garden, having birds around makes for a lovely distraction and an excuse to make some great snacks. We’re so used to putting out bird seed and nuts in our feeders, but for some real

Whether you are looking to attract more birds or to stop the growing rodent population of your backyard, you need to know that feeding birds and other animals in your garden can have dire consequences. However, there’s good news for bird lovers, because there is a plan of action you can follow. It all comes

The garden warbler (scientific name sylvia borin) is a small passerine bird in the Sylviidae family. It is native to Europe and northwest Africa, but it has been introduced to other regions, including North America, where it became well established by the early 20th century. Garden warblers are most often found in open areas such

Ducks spend a lot of their time eating, in fact, as much as two to four hours a day. This can add up to about eighty hours a month just eating. In the wild, ducks eat for between one-third and one-half of their lives. In captivity, however, our feathered friends have been known to eat

The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is a member of the waterfowl family, which also includes Canada geese, brant, and swan. The Muscovy’s closest relative is the domestic mallard which has been hunted to extinction in its native North America. The Muscovy duck is the only type of domestic duck breed that didn’t descend from the

A tiny little bird, the marsh tit belongs to the genus Poecile. They are members of the tit family of passerines which includes other easily recognisable birds such as buntings. However, they can be easily confused with the great tit, coal tits and willow tits, but they are all indeed separate species. Marsh Tit Identification