Tag: birds
How do fertilized bird eggs transform into chicks?
Learn more about how a fertilized bird eggs develop into an embryo and then transforms into a chick mature enough to hatch.
How to provide an ideal birdbath for your backyard birds
Providing a birdbath is an easy way to attract more birds to your yard. Learn how to create an ideal setup for the birds and conditions in your backyard.
Sounds of the birds, a reminder of home
The continued visits of familiar birds to his feeder has made Scott Shalaway's transition from rural to suburban living smoother.
Be patient after setting up a nesting box
Learn how to deal with active nesting boxes. Be patient and then enjoy the action from a reasonable distance.
One of America’s favorite backyard birds
Hummingbirds' tiny size, iridescent colors, acrobatic flying and eagerness to use nectar feeders make them one of America's favorite backyard birds.
Stealthy nesting cowbirds lead a lazy life
A small adult bird feeding a considerably larger chick is usually a sign of cowbird parasitism. Learn more about the cowbird's reproductive habits.
Spring is just ducky: Learn to ID waterfowl
Learn how to find and identify common waterfowl you can expect to find on local waterways.
The woodcock’s sky dance
One of nature’s best shows begins in March — the dance of the woodcock. It is a rite of spring that every birder should experience at least once.
Northbound juncos? A sure sign of spring
Juncos, or snowbirds as they're often called, define the end of winter and the onset of spring for observant nature watchers.
Monarch butterfly counts up, bird count begins
It's time to plan for the Great Backyard Bird Count, running Feb. 15-18. The GBBC allows volunteers to take a snapshot of global bird populations.
