The sight of the small, but mighty hummingbird arrives with the blooms of gardens and wildflowers. Many people set up colorful, red hummingbird feeders, offering these creatures sweet nectar. As...
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Often, bird seed can be seen in excess laying on the ground under bird feeders. While an adventurous squirrel may be partly to blame, most often, the birds have thrown the seed out of the...
Although many bird species have similar appearances, blue jays stand out, thanks to their vibrant blue plumage. Not only that, but their loud and distinctive call clearly announces their...
Blue jays are corvids, though they are much more colorful than their crow cousins. However, the description of a group of crows as a “murder” might better fit blue jays in some birdwatchers’...
The familiar pecking or rhythmic drumming of a woodpecker on a tree is often heard as spring arrives. Like other birds, woodpeckers begin to forage, build nests, and mate. Woodpeckers rely on...
Attractive and entertaining, parrots are becoming increasingly popular pets in the United States. Two of the most popular species are cockatiel and parakeets. Whether you want to get a parrot...
