Archive for 'Birdhouse'

Attracting Birds to a Tropical Garden

by: Brian Ramsey Some individuals enjoy bird watching but prefer to do their bird watching in their back yard. Below is some advice on attracting wild birds to your back yard. Firstly it depends upon having wild birds in the general area where your house is located and then you can attract then to your [...]

Create a Backyard Habitat for Wild Birds with a Bird Feeder

by: Chris Robertson With a little imagination and very little effort, you can transform your backyard into a natural habitat for birds. Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher, or simply want to invite nature a little closer to your home, birdfeeders put down the welcome mat for our avian friends. According to the Audubon Society (www.audubon.org), [...]

Bird Watching Fastest Growing Recreational Activity U S-Why?

by: Laura Gray Bird watching has become the fastest growing recreational activity in the U.S. It’s no secret that about fifty million Americans enjoy bird watching every year, and why not? Birds are beautiful creatures and there are so many different kinds of birds, that you’ll never lack a different view. You also get a [...]

Hot Birds need a Bird Bath

by: John Marcus Bird watching is a fantastic hobby suitable for individuals of all ages. In addition to enjoying the great outdoors and gaining an appreciation for nature, bird watching is a hobby that can be shared with friends and family. Many bird watchers find themselves healthier due to their time outside scanning the skies [...]

How To Build A Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

by: Jo Williams Before starting this article about building a squirrel proof bird feeder, let me ask you this question, what’s with squirrels? We all know that watching these creatures roaming around the backyard lawn can be truly delightful. But they can also cause destruction to your birdfeeders and scare the birds away. Most squirrels [...]

Bird Feeders: Look Who’s Coming to Dinner

by: Allen Shaw Birds, birds, birds. They come in all shapes and sizes. They range in type from carnivores to herbivores. Birds have been the stars of their own movies. Birds have taught children the importance of personality over looks. Some are even the leaders of nations. Is it any wonder that bird watching is [...]

Decorating a Birdhouse

by: James Patterson Having a craft project to work on as a family is a great way to pass the time. It allows for something to be accomplished together and becomes a point of pride for all involved. This is especially important during the summer months when the kids are out of school and may [...]

Holiday Gifts for Backyard Bird Watchers

by: Michael Rasco The holiday season is upon us, and we begin the sometimes maddening task of finding gifts for our friends and loved ones. Perhaps this article can be of assistance – at least if you have bird lovers on your gift list. Let us examine a few popular birding items, including wild bird [...]

Everything You Need To Know About Birdhouses

by: John Caldwell Among the countless hobbies people engage in, bird watching has become one of the most popular hobbies in the United States. Such is the popularity of this hobby that a plethora of resources have been made available in all sorts of forms. Books, videos, software, and even websites have been released and [...]

How To Build A Bird House

by: Anthony Benjamin How To Build A Bird House – If you enjoy spending time around birds then you may want to build a birdhouse. Building a birdhouse is a great way to become a companion of birds. Birdhouses add attractiveness to any landscape. Crafting, designing and building birdhouses is a in-expensive hobby.You need to [...]