by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Dec 9, 2011 | birdwatching
Most gardeners like hummingbirds. These pretty, colorful birds sip nectar from long beaks with even longer tongues. Watching a tiny bird hover while drinking his fill is amazing. Hummingbirds are territorial and fight to protect feeders, nesting areas, and mates....
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jun 29, 2010 | birdwatching
Mockingbirds (Mimus polyglottos) range from Canada to South America. They sing a varied song that often mimics the noises in their surroundings. These may even include songs on the radio or musical instruments. The song is a way of both attracting a mate and marking...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jun 27, 2010 | birdwatching, habitat restoration, wildlife
Articles on bird houses usually focus on the importance of putting up nesting boxes for various species so that they have a place to reproduce. This is important. However, bird houses do not have to be the same old bluebird box in the back yard. Take a look at this...