Red-winged Blackbird attacks are normal around my pond. Whenever a Great Blue Heron decides to descend upon the cattails to do its fishing, out comes an aggressive Red-winged blackbird ready to take him on as it pecks at it continuously. All the while the Great Blue continues to strut along until it finally takes […]
Monthly Archives: May 2018
What Birds Eat Mosquitoes?
I think that you will agree with me that most people do not like mosquitoes. If you are like my husband you probably do not mind them because they do not bother you. However, when I am outdoors at night in particular, those blood sucking pests eat me alive. So I got to thinking, what […]
Keep Ants Out Of Hummingbird Feeders
Hummingbirds are so fun to watch as they zip around your garden and hovering around your flowers sipping nectar. Even your hummingbird feeders are surrounded by these beauties as they drink that sweet homemade nectar that you made with sugar and water. What an added delight! At least that is until those annoying ants […]
What Do Birds Do At Night?
What Do Birds Do At Night? Well some bird species who have been active all day (called diurnal birds) turn in for the night, just like we do, with every species sleeping or resting in its own way . As for the nighttime birds (called nocturnal birds), they become very active and vocal. Read on for […]
Why Do Birds Hit Windows?
I am sure that you have heard it before…a sudden loud thump that you can only figure had to be a bird hitting your window. It is never a pleasant thing to hear either because you know it may be a death sentence for the poor bird….or not. Why do birds hit windows? There are […]
The Best Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have been making their appearance in our gardens again and if you haven’t already you should put out your nectar feeders, that is if you want them in your yard. This migration map from my post in March will give you more details as to how far they have migrated now. We have had […]
10 Interesting Facts About Hummingbirds
I love hummingbirds! I first became aware of them when I was very young while visiting my aunt and uncle at their house out in the country. She absolutely loved hummingbirds and every summer I remember seeing her hummingbird feeders hanging on her deck with hummers all around feeding at them. Hummingbirds are probably a […]
What Do Goldfinches Eat?
You may not notice these beauties during the winter time as they are pretty dull looking, but come springtime the males plumage starts to pop into a vibrant yellow coloring that really stands out in your garden. Do you know what bird I am talking about? Many people call them wild canaries but their actual […]
Birds in Your Backyard
Have you checked in your backyard garden lately? You might be surprised to see some new birds there. Spring migration is at its prime right now and it sure is very exciting! Just in the last few days here in Northern Kentucky, we have had a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, a Green Heron, a […]