Birding Articles

Since birds are vulnerable to many dangers nature offers, mating is probably one of the most important things they do. It’s the one thing that can ensure the survival of their species.  Have you ever seen birds mating?  If you’re a frequent bird watcher who goes out to hike to … Read more

Before the age of sophisticated technology where we now have barometers, weather balloons, weather satellites, and a lot more tools to predict the weather, humans depended a lot on the behavior of birds to predict when a storm is coming.  This is exactly why we heard some common bird proverbs … Read more

Bird migration is probably one of the most spectacular events we can witness as bird watchers. As winter nears, flocks of colorful birds fly over us to go somewhere that’s warmer for them.  However, while some birds migrate, there are those who choose to stay. This is the reason why … Read more

Birds are known as the only animals that have feathers. It’s what makes them unique from all other animals. But would you believe that feathers actually came way before them?  Research suggests that feathers appeared 100 million years before birds. This means that they have come from the time of … Read more

If you’re a bird watcher, one thing you’ll notice when you look at birds outside your window is their beaks. There are small beaks like the sparrows, long beaks like the hummingbirds, large beaks like that of the birds of prey, and even specialized beaks for certain bird species.  But … Read more

Winter is a fun season with lots of fun activities to do – we can build snowmen, ice skate, snowball fight, and even build snow forts. But at night, when the cold becomes too much to bear, even wrapping yourself in a thick blanket or sipping hot choco seems not … Read more

Have you ever wondered why bird watchers love bird watching so much? If you think about it, all they do is watch birds and all that. So, what makes it a really great activity to do?  Well, besides the fact that bird watching is something you can do anytime and … Read more

Squirrels are undeniably cute. They are one of those rodents that can be so fun to watch when they visit the backyard. However, if you’re a bird watcher, these animals may not be so cute at all.  Squirrels can easily take over bird feeders, leaving birds with nothing to eat. … Read more

If you’ve been attracting hummingbirds in your backyard, you’ve undoubtedly been amazed by their flying skills.  These birds are the only ones that can fly backward and sideways, hover, and even fly in the rain. But have you ever wondered how these birds fly? What makes their flying so different … Read more