baby birds in nest - what is a fledgling

What Is A Fledgling?

What is a fledgling?  A fledgling is a baby bird that has left its nest but is still being cared for by its parents.  They have all of their feathers but they are not fully grown (i.e. short wings and tail) .  You have probably seen plenty of fledglings this spring/summer already in your yard.  […]

killdeer eggs - what is a killdeer

Identifying Bird Eggs Is Easy

    Have you ever come across a a bird egg on the ground or in a nest and wondered what kind of bird laid that egg?  It can be a real puzzler especially if you do not see any bird activity nearby.   Here’s the good news…identifying bird eggs is easy if you know what […]

rose breasted grosbeak - attracting rose breasted grosbeaks

Should You Feed Birds In Summer?

  Do you still feed the birds during the hot summer months?  I certainly do because I enjoy watching my backyard visitors all year long.  Plus, there are some birds that I only see in the summer time and if I didn’t have my bird feeders stocked with good food, I would probably miss them.  […]

hummingbird moth - hummingbird moth facts

Hummingbird Moth Facts

The first time that I saw a Hummingbird Moth I was living in Paducah (2008/09) which is in Western Kentucky.  It was my first summer there (I only lived there for sixteen months) and I was standing on my back deck that had Glossy Abelia bushes right in front of it.    I heard a […]

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Why Do Hummingbirds Fight?

  Why do hummingbirds fight over the feeder?  You would think that these dainty little beauties would be nice to one another but not when it comes to their territory.  Hummingbirds are very territorial, especially the males, but the females can be just as aggressive.  They are defending their feeding and nesting area (about an […]

baby killdeer- what is a killdeer

What Is A Killdeer?

  What is a Killdeer?  A Killdeer is a type of shorebird in the plover family.  This bird is not necessarily found along the shoreline however.    You may have seen one on a gravel road, in an open field, on a golf course, in a parking lot or maybe in a baseball field.  It […]

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How To Find Owls

Have you ever been on a hike in the woods and hear a bunch of blue jays, chickadees, titmice, or blackbirds carrying on as if they are angry about something?    Whenever my husband and I do we try to locate where the birds are because there is a good possibility that there is an […]