Summer songster - Brattleboro Reformer

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

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

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

The Bird Bath Raft

Birdbath Raft

Turn a simple garden pot into a water feature for the birds, or easily make a deep bowl birdbath shallow.

Birdbath Raft floats exposing just the right amount of water for your songbirds to use!

One-of-a-kind, durable, simple, easy to clean, UV protected, made in the USA. 

Dimensions: 14.25L x 14.25W x 1.25H
Weight: Less than 1 lbs.
Manufacturer: Songbird Essentials
Price: $13.99

Watching Any Birds Lately?

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

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, hoping I can share some bird watching tips - especially written for aspiring bird watchers!

One really enjoyable and effective way to watch birds is by inviting them to visit your home and surroundings. 

Would a bird feeder, a bird house, a birdbath be in order?