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1. Recycled Plastic Bird Feeders Milk Jugs - Eco Friendly Green When you buy a backyard bird feeder, consider one made from recycled plastic milk jugs, recycled resin or glass. We ourselves use these and have since given up all of our wooden feeders, The recycled products are so much easier to clean and do not ro...
2. The Mallard Duck The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearly 10 million Mallards live in North America with millions more in Eurasia. It is thought to be the most abunda...
3. California Condor The California Condor was on the brink of extinction with its numbers dropping to less than 25. They are still endangered, but conservation efforts have paid off. Last count there were 356 California Condors in existence with 180 of them flying free....
4. The Merlin Falcon The Merlin Falcon is a small, but deadly bird of prey. They often prey on small to medium size birds, swooping down and grabbing the unsuspecting bird in flight. Once they've sunk their razor-sharp talons into their prey, the fight is over. The s...
5. Robin in the Rain! It's springtime and one of the most popular signs of spring is the robin. Robins, with their cheery tweets and bright red breasts stand out against the disappearing snow. Cheerio, calls the robin as the rain starts to fall. This lens is a unit...
6. The Black-capped Chickadee This familiar little song bird seems to be in constant motion. It can be seen hopping from branch to branch and tree to tree. Named for its easily recognized song, chick-a-dee-dee-dee, the Chickadee is a regular visitor to backyard bird feeders.
7. Wild Bird coloring books, coloring pages, and clipart There are so many uses for wild bird coloring books, coloring pages, and clip art. If you are a bird watcher, you may want some bird clip art to decorate your web pages or blog. Home schoolers can use bird coloring books, and bird coloring pages prin...
8. Gunpowder Falls State Park Are you looking for a place to enjoy nature in Baltimore County with easy access to hiking trails, wildlife, birds and wildflowers? Accessible from Interstate 83 North in Maryland and close to the Maryland and Pennsylvania State line, the Hereford ar...
9. The Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle in flight is an impressive sight to see. It is a powerful flier soaring on the thermal convection currents reaching speeds of 35 to 44 mph. The Bald Eagle is the only eagle unique to North America, and is a symbol of freedom in America...
10. Bird Lovers Gifts - Gift Ideas for Backyard Bird Watchers Picking out gifts for any wildlife lovers can be quite a delight as it is frequently a gift that is shared by the receiver with their animal friends or family. Bird watching is a relaxing hobby and giving a gift which supports the pastime brings dail...
11. Bird House Design, Plans Information, tips and advice on building or buying birdhouses for wild birds. There are about 80 species of cavity dwelling birds in the United States and each has different next box needs. Frequently the bird houses we find in local stores are not s...
12. The Blue Jay Blue Jays are beautiful birds and fun to watch. There are several that hang around our yard. Their cry is loud and when it's heard the other birds scatter. They have a reputation as backyard bullies and work hard to maintain that status. When the...
13. The Wood Duck Wood Ducks are dabbling ducks and fun to watch. This colorful bird will search for food near the water’s edge. When they spot something tasty, their heads go down and their tails up. It’s quick and efficient but comical to watch.
14. The Common Barn Owl The Common Barn Owl is sometimes called the "monkey-faced owl" because of its white, heart-shaped face and dark eyes. It is a nocturnal bird of prey with keen eyesight, but often locates its prey by sound alone. The Common Barn Owl's fl...
15. The Eastern Screech-Owl The Eastern Screech Owl is an elusive nocturnal bird of prey. It is one of the smaller owls, but is every bit as fierce as its larger brethren. This horned owl is often referred to as the trilling or quavering owl due to its distinctive call, which v...
16. The Red-tailed Hawk The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in North America. This beautiful bird of prey soars over the open country in search of its prey or perches in a tree at the edge of a field or meadow. With its sharp eyes peeled, it watches for the slightes...
17. Cooper's Hawk The Cooper's Hawk is often confused with the Sharp-shinned Hawk. They have similar markings but the Sharp-shinned Hawk is smaller and has a squared tail. The Cooper's Hawk's tail is rounded. The tail and the size are the only truly distin...
18. Great Grey Owl The Great Grey Owl is one of the world's largest owls. It is often referred to as the Great Grey Ghost or Phantom of the North as it is one of the most reclusive owls of North America. Add to that its secretive habits and you have a bird that is...
19. Backyard Bird Photography Taking a beautiful photograph of your favorite feathered friends can be very rewarding but also challenging. Birds move so fast and rarely sit still. However, there are tricks you can utilize to lure them to a specific spot where you are ready to cap...
20. Solar Powered Bird Bath Water Fountains start a birding hobby while sitting on your own deck. backyard bird watcher basics Bird feeding is a favorite activity of bird watchers across the United States. People who feed wild birds passionately endeavor to attract birds to visit their suburb...