common grackle - do blackbirds migrate

Do Blackbirds Migrate?

        I have really been enjoying my backyard birds lately.   Carolina Chickadees, Carolina Wrens, Tufted Titmice, Downy Woodpeckers, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Blue jays, Cardinals, Goldfinches, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, and even the Cooper’s Hawk have been very enjoyable to watch at my feeders and in the surrounding trees in my yard.    Did you notice […]

black and white warbler - fall bird migration

When Do Birds Migrate South?

When do birds migrate south?  The fall migration is in full swing right now at least where I live in Northern Kentucky.  Depending on where you live yours could be either earlier or later. Around early to MID JULY the shorebirds (i.e. sanderlings, sandpipers, plovers, and more) start their migration.   They will continue to migrate up […]

deer - how to keep deer away

How To Keep Deer Away

    I love to see deer grazing on my neighbor’s land  across the pond from me.  I see the deer pretty much every morning feeding there.  My neighbors have such a nice setting too with their long sloping hill that has fruit trees scattered about and then down further there are six tall spruce […]

6 Effective Ways To Get Rid Of Pigeons

I see a flock of pigeons flying over my house every morning and every morning I am thankful that they continue on their way.  I am not sure why they fly over every day but as long as they keep going that is fine by me.  I live in the suburbs so it is not […]