How to Choose the Right Bird Feeder For Your Backyard
How to choose the right bird feeder? There are so many options. Picking the best one for your backyard will vary depending on what feathered visitors you want to attract....
Birds On A Wire
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When and Where to Spot Owls
While we love all types of birds at Birdertown, there is something truly wonderful about watching owls. Often associated with wisdom, these are beautiful birds of prey that are often exciting to see. With owls typically being nocturnal and many having excellent camouflage, they can be a bit difficult to spot at times. Thus, let’s look at some tips for when and where to spot owls.Read now -
7 Things about Crows that May Surprise You
While crows certainly seem to have a bit of a cult following in the birding community, many people do not immediately think of them when naming their favorite birds. In fact, they can sometimes be a bit obnoxious and scare away smaller song birds from your feeders.Read now -
7 Winter Bird Feeding Tips
You may not have thought about it, but those of us who keep birdfeeders are playing an important role within the avian community. This is particularly the case during winter when feeders can occupy a more central role as a food source when other sources are scarce. With this in mind, here are seven winter feeding tips for bountiful cold weather birdwatching...Read now -
The Most Common Winter Birds
As the days get increasingly shorter and the leaves start to change, birders can feel slightly sad as their summer friends migrate south. But, whether you’re just starting as a birdwatcher or are a seasoned pro hoping to find a bit more information, let’s look at the most common winter bird species you can anticipate seeing in your yard this winter.Read now -
Types of Bird Suet and the Best Suet Feeders
Read nowSuet is a type of food that is loved by many different species of birds. In fact, you’ll often find that suet is favored by our feathered friends such as Nuthatches, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Woodpeckers, and many more. However, there...
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When Do I Stop Feeding Hummingbirds?
Hummingbirds are among the most popular birds to watch. Their swooping around and chasing one another away from the food makes for an exciting show. If you’re a fan of these small but mighty birds, then It’s likely you know to put your feeders up a week or two before you expect the first arrivals. But many people have one question: when to stop feeding hummingbirds for the winter. Let’s take a look.Read now -
8 Fun Facts about Doves
Read nowDoves and pigeons are basically the same!
Well, biologically speaking, anyway. Both birds are residents of the family Columbidae and ornithologists often use the words dove and pigeon interchangeably. In fact, the bird that many people will recognize as a “pigeon” is the rock dove. If you love doves but are not quite a fan of pigeons, it may be time to rethink your stance.
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4 Beautiful North American Birds & How to Attract Them To Your Backyard
At Birdertown, we adore our feathered friends and know that fellow backyard birders love to see new birds visiting their yards. There are many different types of birds that you can attract to your yards depending on where you live. Here is a list of four of our favorite North American birds.Read now -
5 Tips to Attract Woodpeckers To Your Backyard
Did you know that there are almost two dozen different woodpecker species in the United States? In fact, some species like the downy woodpecker and hairy woodpecker can be found virtually everywhere in the nation. Additionally, many woodpecker species do not migrate but rather remain in their home during winter. For those that do migrate, some return to the same spot while others create new nests each year.Read now
