Wildbird Blog - Bird Watching for Fun

Summer songster - Brattleboro Reformer

2011-05-23T06:51:00.000-07:00

At least two female indigo buntings enjoyed my bird feeder largess along with the three males, but there was none of the wild antics among the males or between the sexes usually associated with pairing and mating. That would come soon -- the task for ...

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Summer songster - Brattleboro Reformer

The owl hoots at night

2011-05-23T06:47:00.000-07:00

Not far away from him and a little below was one bird feeder, and another was located a little distant from that one. There for bird seed? Not a chance. That hooter was there because he knew if he hung around long enough some bird or varmint would show ...

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ED GILBERT: The owl hoots at night - themorningsun.com

Bluebird Houses

2009-01-03T08:21:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone!

With the holidays over, January has always been a reflective month for me. Thinking of the past year and lessons learned - and hope for a new and better year.

Spring is a welcome thought right now, although Winter has hardly begun! Thinking about the return of the bluebird in the Springtime always gives me a ray of hope helping me through the doldrums of winter.

I am reminded that when the bluebirds return here in the Northeast, they will be looking for a place to hang their hats.

You can help them by providing a place for them to return and nest in - and January is not too early to think about this! February is the recommended time to mount your bluebird house.

Yes, think bluebirds! Think Spring!

Jo
Wildbird Blog - Bird Watching for Fun
More information about bluebird houses.

Wildbird-Shop on eBay

2008-11-22T18:52:00.001-08:00

You are invited to view the Wildbird-Shops' listings on eBay.

Solar Sipper for Wild Birds

2008-11-08T16:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a neat product - especially with winter coming in many parts of the country.

Solar Sipper keeps the water temperature just right for your birdy friends - cooler in summer, warmer in winter . This is especially important as birds need water - no matter what the weather brings!

For more information about Solar Sipper or to order Solar Sipper.

Feeding Your Birds

2008-10-04T05:41:00.000-07:00

As I lay in bed contemplating many things such as, "Is it time to turn on the heat in the house?" or "Maybe I should spend the day putting away the summer clothes and getting out the warmer ones," my mind goes to the wild birds that visit my feeders every day.

Yes, it's time to think about paying more attention to feeding the birds, as the coming months will find them search for food to sustain them over the winter months.

So, if you haven't already, it's time to put out a bird feeder or two. You'll be doing the birds a large favor and in addition, you find yourself stopping to watch them often in your daily travels.

The Bird Bath Raft is Here

2008-08-20T18:10:00.000-07:00

The Birdbath Raft is a new idea that turns a flower pot into a birdbath OR floats in a deep dish birdbath, helping small songbirds to "stay afloat."

News of Interest - Making a Wildlife Habitat

2007-10-18T17:36:00.000-07:00

A local family in Pratt County, Kansas recently became certified as a Wildlife Habitat by NWF (National Wildlife Federation) .

What are some things you can do to become certified?

Hint - Hint - Make a place that welcomes your wild birds!

Read more about how Mr. & Mrs. Jones' backyard in the Pratt Tribune - News

Bird Feeder Update

2007-10-15T07:54:00.000-07:00

New bird feeders have been posted to: Wild Bird Feeders blog

Watching Any Birds Lately?

2007-10-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

Have you been watching any birds lately?

I can't help but notice. One of my bird feeders hangs just outside the window where if I look to my right I can watch them easily.

Usually the first hint of a bird at the bird feeder is the noise. I hear the twitter of a finch or soft tweet of a chickadee.

I recently bought a new camera - a Kodak EasyShare Z712. Have been taking many pictures with it (or trying to). It has a nice 12x optical zoom that allows you to zoom up close without undue disturbing of the birds.

Here's a picture of a chickadee at my bird feeder:

I also managed to catch a nuthatch and a chickadee bathing at the birdbath:

Yes, the camera takes really nice pictures!

Wild Birds for Beginners - Introduction

2007-09-29T07:01:00.000-07:00

I'll venture to say that you are not really new to watching wild birds.

No, my guess is that you have been watching wild birds for a long time. But now you're getting more serious about joining the "growing force" of existing and established bird watchers.

I'm not suggesting that you go out to join a group or society of professional bird watchers. You can if that's what you want. This article is for those getting started in watching birds as a more serious hobby!

Looking at the bigger picture, bird watching WILL benefit you. But - learning more about wild birds also helps them. The more you know, the more you will be able to "act correctly" and perhaps help contribute to the protection of life on this planet.

Yes, wild birds are very important to the delicate balance of our environment and yes, the entire plant Earth!

Who can imagine one day waking up to the sound of dead silence?

So, here are some bird watching tips - especially written for aspiring bird watchers!