What CAN I do instead? If you find an egg on the ground, it is unbroken and you know where the nest is and can safely reach it, you can try to gently place it back in the nest (note that eggs are very fragile.) Do not “foster” eggs intoRead More →
In some depictions, they had clawed feet, and in others, they had wings. But originally, they weren’t shown as being overly beautiful. It wasn’t their physical charms that lured sailors to their death. Unlike mermaids, who might lounge on a rock and encourage sailors to swim to them, only toRead More →
Do gutter brushes stop birds? Gutter brush is designed to stop gutters getting blocked; you will be much better off using an item that is designed specifically to stop birds. … The hedgehog bristles are hard against the tiles, so no bird can force their way passed the bristles. HowRead More →
They sing to attract mates, defend territories, and communicate with each other. They sing not for us — but themselves. Regardless, there are many scientific and anecdotal accounts of how birdsong can positively impact human health. Western meadowlark in California photo by author. Why do birds sing answer? While birdsRead More →
Wind chimes can come in handy in keeping squirrels and other pests away from your yard. The unique cluttering sounds of wind chimes are known to scare off animals, especially when the sound is loud enough. Can you hang wind chimes near bird feeders? When placing feeders in your yard,Read More →
Specially bred hybrids and other hard to find birds can be obtained by purchase. The bird is trained in hunting and obedience, and then the falconer “flies” the bird, hunting game such as rabbit and quail. Do falconers pet their birds? Only master falconers, those with at least seven years’Read More →
Among the most common foods that are toxic to birds are: Avocado. Caffeine. Chocolate. Salt. Fat. Fruit pits and apple seeds. Onions and garlic. Xylitol. What does small birds eat? Check out this list and start feeding small birds every day with some healthy and delicious grains. Boltz Bird FoodRead More →
Keep in mind that most baby birds are not afraid of people and do not see us as predators. So chances are, they will not be scared if you approach them. If you come across a nestling that has fallen from its nest, there are ways to reunite it withRead More →
Among the most common foods that are toxic to birds are: Avocado. Caffeine. Chocolate. Salt. Fat. Fruit pits and apple seeds. Onions and garlic. Xylitol. What does small birds eat? Check out this list and start feeding small birds every day with some healthy and delicious grains. Boltz Bird FoodRead More →
Keep in mind that most baby birds are not afraid of people and do not see us as predators. So chances are, they will not be scared if you approach them. If you come across a nestling that has fallen from its nest, there are ways to reunite it withRead More →