South Carolina Song Birds
The Baltimore Oriole
Why do they sing?
Bird song has two purposes. The first is to establish territory. The bird is identifying himself as well as signaling his whereabouts. The second use is the more obvious of the two. The male song bird is singing to attract and impress a potential mate. The songs are often long and quite melodious.The Black-capped Chickadee sings throughout the year, but during the mating season, the male will serenade his mate with an early morning chorus. It has been known to last for up to an hour.
Listen to the Black-capped Chickadee's song. Sound Byte: Black-capped Chickadee
National Park Service
The American Goldfinch
Bird Calls are not Bird Song
Do not confuse bird song with bird calls. Bird calls are used to signal alarm or to maintain contact between a migrating flock of birds. The Purple Finch
Purple Finch
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It's not always sweet.
Most bird songs are pleasant to hear but there are several birds that are classified as songbirds that are not so pleasant. The crow croaks and screeches, but its still considered a songbird. Common Birds and Their Songs
Common Birds and Their Songs (Book and Audio CD)
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 07/09/2009)
This book-audio package provides a unique introduction to fifty of the most familiar birds of North America and the songs they sing. Common Birds and Their Songs will be valuable to anyone interested in birds, from beginner to expert. It's the perfect gift for any birder.
The Blue Jay
Most Song Birds will sing throughout the year, but the chorus is the longest and the loudest during the mating season. South Carolina Residents are lucky. Many of their favorite song birds are year-round residents. Avant Garden Cottage Lantern Feeder
Avant Garden 8501-3 Cottage Lantern Bird Feeder
Amazon Price: $18.87 (as of 07/09/2009)
I love watching the birds in my backyard, and nothing attracts the birds better than a birdfeeder. The Avant Garden Cottage Lantern Feeder is an excellent choice.
Cardinal One Way Mirror Feeder
Cardinal One Way Mirror Feeder, Clear
Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
The Cardinal One Way Mirror Feeder allows you to watch the birds up close without scaring them away. It fastens to the window with two heavy-duty suction cups. It's easy to see, fill and clean. It's a must have for the avid backyard bird watcher.
Favorites.
The Eastern Bluebird
Attracting Songbirds
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Attracting Birds to Your Yard
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Next to gardening, bird watching is one of the fastest growing hobbies around. It doesn't require a trip around the world or thousands of dollars worth of specialized equipment. All you need to do is step out your back door and wait. Its cold out ri...
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Selecting a Birdbath
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Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world. It provides a relaxing and educational diversion from the stresses of life and work. While some people enjoy birding excursions and trekking through the wilds in search of a...
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Create a Backyard Bird Sanctuary
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Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world. It provides a relaxing and educational diversion from the stresses of life and work. It can be a meditative, solitary experience or a social activity. There are bird watchin...
America's 100 Most Wanted Birds
America's 100 Most Wanted Birds
Amazon Price: (as of 07/09/2009)
If you want to see a gyrfalcon or a fork-tailed flycatcher, this resource might be your best help in spotting them. Mostly for serious birders intent on adding species to their life lists, America's 100 Most Wanted Birds provides detailed strategies for locating 100 of the most uncommon-to-rare bird species in the United States.
Some of my Favorite Backyard Birds
The Bold and BeautifulThe American Goldfinch
The Blue Jay
The Northern Cardinal
Cheerful Singers
The European Starling
The Northern Mockingbird
The American Robin
The Shy Ones
The Eastern Bluebird
The Carolina Wren
101 Ways to Help Birds
101 Ways to Help Birds
Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/09/2009)
101 Ways to Help Birds offers 101 ways for individuals to help birds and bird populations as a whole, and it explains how these actions make a difference. Any bird lover knows that birds and animals alike need our help. Without it, we will lose more and we've lost enough as it is.
What's your favorite song bird?
Intuitive wrote...
I love all birds, really. We seem to have a bumper crop of baby robins here in Iowa this year. They're so cute! 5*
Posted June 10, 2009
VictoriaTwead wrote...
Well, having a passion for wildlife myself, and having visited S Carolina for a month, this lens was fascinating to me! Beautifully put together, well done! 5* (And thanks for your visit!)
Vicky
Posted June 09, 2009
VictoriaTwead wrote...
Well, having a passion for wildlife myself, and having visited S Carolina for a month, this lens was fascinating to me! Beautifully put together, well done! 5* (And thanks for your visit!)
Vicky
Posted June 09, 2009
aj2008 wrote...
The black capped chickadee is very similar to the great tits that we have here in the UK. The most colourful birds currently feeding in our garden are a mother Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and her male baby. Beautiful red markings on the belly and black and white. The male also has red at the back of the head.
Another lovely lens Lizzie.
Posted June 08, 2009
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Why Birds Do That
Why Birds Do That: 40 Distinctive Bird Behaviors Explained & Photographed
Amazon Price: $12.44 (as of 07/09/2009)
Birds are fascinating. Their behavior is complex, often comical. Some sing while others do not. Why Birds Do That explains forty distinctive bird behaviors and is enhanced with numerous photographs. It is a must have book for both the backyard bird watcher as well as the avid birder.
Resources used to construct this page.
Peterson, T.P. & Peterson, V.M. 2002. Birds of Eastern and Central North America, Fifth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, N.Y.
Clemson Extension: Attracting and Feeding Song Birds
US Fish and Wildlife Service: Songbirds
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