Residents and visitors of South Dakota are going to love this place because it’s truly one of the best places to go birdwatching in the entire US. There are so many different opportunities for birding throughout this diverse landscape that it’s hard to pass them up. Even though the majority
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
There are over 10,000 bird species worldwide, and 800 of those are found in the US and Canada. So, while bird watching is a fun activity, it is no surprise that bird identification can be challenging, even for experts. Birds are constantly moving, changing behaviors, and certain species can look
Cleaning your bird feeders is important for maintaining a healthy birding environment in your backyard. Luckily, cleaning a bird feeder is not difficult as you’ll see in our step-by-step guide below. Aim to clean your bird feeders every couple of weeks and perform a deep clean twice a year. The
Squirrels, although undeniably cute, can cause significant damage to your backyard. They gnaw on almost anything, and it’s double the nuisance when they visit bird feeders and eat seeds that aren’t for them. For this reason, many bird watchers are searching for ways to keep squirrels away from bird feeders. And
Bird watching enthusiasts in Oregon may not know this, but this state is recorded as the place with the six highest bird species throughout the 50 states in the US. Or in some cases, it’s even considered the fifth highest state, depending on the particular bird count used. The best
Most bird watchers focus a lot on preventing squirrels from getting to their bird feeders that they almost forget another nuisance – the rats. Yes, as much as you may think that it’s odd, but rats will also grab the opportunity to eat bird food if you let them. Keep
Whether it’s because of climate change or the decline of sea otters, the loss of kelp forests has affected bald eagles significantly. It’s been found that because of the tremendous decrease of kelp forests, bald eagles are forced to shift their diet from fish to seabirds and other mammals. According
You probably heard the term “bird brain” a few times, and from what we all know, this term is always used to describe a stupid person. However, as much as most people would like to assume, birds aren’t stupid. Here we’ll dive deep into the topic of bird brain science… Bird
Birding is becoming the fastest-growing outdoor activity in the country. Why? This is partly due to the fact that you can watch birds from inside, looking outside at a bird feeder in your backyard, but you can also go to a local park. It’s easy, fun, and a great way
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