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How to Attract Cardinals (12 Simple Strategies)
Cardinals are probably on most people’s list as their favorite backyard bird. The Northern Cardinal is a year-round resident of
Melanie February 13, 2021
Why Birds Abandon Their Nests With Eggs – 4 Common Reasons
Each breeding season, concerned bird lovers panic when they come across a nest with eggs but no parents in sight.
Melanie June 22, 2020
Why Did My Hummingbirds Disappear? (5 Reasons)
If you are reading this article there is a good chance this may have happened to you. You put out
Melanie June 8, 2020
Hummingbirds
Where Do Hummingbirds Go At Night?
Hummingbirds are beautiful, exciting birds to watch, and the sight of their small, bright bodies, rapidly beating wings, and elegant
Jesse September 28, 2020
Why Did My Hummingbirds Disappear? (5 Reasons)
If you are reading this article there is a good chance this may have happened to you. You put out
Melanie June 8, 2020
How to Feed Insects to Hummingbirds (5 Easy Tips)
Most of us are familiar with hummingbird feeders that are filled with store bought or homemade nectar. We have also
Melanie June 8, 2020
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Sandhill Cranes (Facts, Info, Pictures)
Melanie January 5, 2021
Perhaps you have heard them flying overhead, bugling loudly as they migrate in the classic V-shape. Or maybe you have
What Do Baby Chickadees Eat?
Jesse December 15, 2020
Chickadees can provide hours of entertainment if they’ve set up a nest near your home. Watching these minuscule birds fly
What Do Baby Blue Jays Eat?
Jesse December 11, 2020
Blue jays are an easily recognizable, perhaps even iconic, songbird. Their large size, blue feathers, and distinctive call mean that
20 Fun Facts About American Goldfinches
Jesse November 24, 2020
The American Goldfinch is a common sight at backyard feeders. The small birds are found across most of North America,
Ducks in Ohio (18 Species With Pictures)
Melanie November 22, 2020
Ohio’s proximity to the Great Lakes, and it’s position along migratory routes, means that the state is full of all
22 Fun Facts About Blue Jays
Jesse November 19, 2020
Blue Jays are among some of the most recognized backyard birds in North America. Whether you’re an experienced bird watcher
Ducks in Minnesota (17 Species With Pictures)
Jesse November 13, 2020
Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes, is a natural haven for waterfowl. Birdwatchers and hunters alike flock to Minnesota, drawn
Do Hawks Eat Cats?
Jesse November 11, 2020
You may have heard disturbing stories of hawks or owls picking up cats or small dogs from their yards and