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  • 5 Ways to Attract Orioles This Spring

    5 Ways to Attract Orioles This Spring

    Orioles are beautiful birds that can be found throughout all of the United States. Eight different oriole species can be seen in the country. The most recognizable is likely the Baltimore oriole with its bright orange and black plumage. 
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  • How to Attract Purple Martins to Your Backyard

    How to Attract Purple Martins to Your Backyard

    We all have favorite birds that we hope to attract each year. Over time, we tend to learn a few tips for encouraging some of our favorites to frequent our backyards. For many people, favorites include classics like cardinals, bluebirds, or blue jays. One bird that does not always receive the same amount of attention but is still a favorite for many birders is the purple martin.
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  • How to get ready for nesting season?

    How to get ready for nesting season?

    Around the country, the weather is beginning to warm up. With spring right around the corner, many people are excited about beautiful days, spring blossoms, and outdoor activities. For birders, this is a very exciting time as it means nesting season is right around the corner. Let’s take a look at how you can get ready for nesting season.
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  • How to Find the Perfect Bluebird Feeder

    How to Find the Perfect Bluebird Feeder

    We all have a favorite type of bird. I tend to be fairly partial to doves and orioles. Other people might enjoy woodpeckers or cardinals. However, for a lot of people, their favorite bird is the bluebird. These are some of the most beautiful birds that you can attract to your backyard. If you are wanting to find the right bluebird feeder for you, here are some things to consider. 
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  • Ever Wondered How Many Birds There Are in the World? 

    Ever Wondered How Many Birds There Are in the World? 

    Have you ever wondered how many birds actually exist on our wonderful blue planet? The answer may surprise you. Let’s take a look. First let’s take a moment to consider how to count birds. This might seem fairly easy from a backyard standpoint. After all, you can probably count the number of robins hopping around your yard on a day. But how many are hidden and out of sight? If you have a hummingbird feeder, even counting those you can see can be difficult as they zip around. 
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  • How to Attract Birds During Winter: Heated Bird Baths and More

    How to Attract Birds During Winter: Heated Bird Baths and More

    Many birdwatchers out there focus their bird watching during spring and summer. This isn’t surprising as this is when the most birds flock to your backyards. However, winter can be a great time to continue seeing our feathered friends. It can also greatly help the birds that winter in your area to thrive during a tough season.
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  • Where to Hang Hummingbird Feeders?

    Where to Hang Hummingbird Feeders?

    We absolutely love hummingbirds. There is just something so exciting and magical about watching them hover while they sip their food or seeing them chasing one another around, competing for food. If you are new to birding, you may be wondering where to hang hummingbird feeders. We are here to help you out. 
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  • Which Birds Can't Fly?

    Which Birds Can't Fly?

    When we think about our feathered friends, we tend to think about birds in flight. After all, the ability to fly is one of the most impressive things about birds. However, birds represent an incredibly diverse type of animal. As you likely know, there are some birds that cannot fly. In fact, there used to be 40 different families that included flightless birds around the world. Now, that number is much smaller, down to 12 families (roughly 60 species). Let’s take a look at some of the world’s birds that can’t fly.

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