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GLOBAL BIG DAY

4/22/2018

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Collared Aracari - A Central American Toucan in Belize

The Intro

​Have you ever been a part of a worldwide event that made a difference to a cause you believe in? This is your chance! The Global Big Day will allow you to make a difference by sharing your backyard birds while at the same time someone is doing the exact same thing in Australia and someone else in Sweden.   Let me break the Big Day down for you so you can see how much fun and important it is being part of a worldwide effort to learn more about birds. 

The Day

​May 5, 2018  ……….. All day ………….24 hours or 10 minutes………...  You get the picture.  Mark it on your calendar.

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Bird Seed - Which Seed Do You Feed?

1/31/2018

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Painted Bunting

The Intro

​Most backyard enthusiast want to attract the greatest variety of birds to their outdoor space and one of the easiest ways to do that is by feeding the right seed. Some of these freeloaders will flock to a certain type of seed while others just have a quick look and move on. The seed that you put out, will depend on the time of year, the location in relation to your surrounding vegetation, the hardiness zone, the latitude and who you are looking to show up for dinner. There are several mixed blends of seeds as well as several levels of presentation. There are even special types of seed you want to avoid if you are looking to keep certain critters away. 

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BACKYARD BIRDING

11/14/2017

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Cardinals and Blue Jay at Feeder - Sally Robertson

The Intro

Birds have been one of the greatest sources of enjoyment in my life, besides my family. (My wife sometimes wonders, I know) I share this passion with some 20% of North Americans who spend more than 32 billion dollars on the hobby of watching birds.[i] They are colorful, melodic, comedic, diverse and never too far from where we are. There are many ways to get close to these wonderful animals and one of them is to walk out your back door. You may have a head start in the shape of a space that attracts birds just like it is, or you may have to do some work to get it just right. Be careful, the whole process may become addicting.

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FOUNTAINS of EDEN

5/29/2017

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The Intro

​Bird fountains and baths can add amazing sights and sounds to your garden. The water feature itself may hold some captivating beauty, but the birds that visit will be even more stunning. You will be amazed at the amount of visitors your fountain brings to your yard just from the sound of a drop of water. There may be all sorts of birds that will come who may have been as close as the neighbors hedge, but just didn’t have the right reason to visit. Fountains can be as simple as “just add water” or as complex as calling the local pond contractor but they all have a place and they all bring something more to your outside living space including a bird and a smile. 

The Location, Location, Location

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​Running water is always a welcome addition to any outdoor area. Birds, however, are drawn to running water for drinking or bathing and will prefer one location over another. Most song birds must be vigilant when focusing on something other than becoming a meal. They will look for secure spots to drink and or bathe which means having your fountain placed close to a tree or shrub where your visitors might escape to, when danger comes around. This safe locationwill increase the number of visitors that will use the watery oasis. Keeping the water out of direct sunlight will also be a good idea so as not to promote the growth of algae. Some algae can be harmful to birds while other types will not.  A partly shaded area where the morning sun catches the water would be ideal. Of course you should make sure you are able to see the guests without too much disturbance. 

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HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS

8/11/2016

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The Intro

​Recently, I shared a couple of videos of cool hummingbird feeders on my webpage. I noticed there was a good deal of interest and questions that came up as we all like to see these little gems up close as they are so fascinating.  Everyone has their preferences, but there are somethings that don’t change when it comes to our little feathered friends and what to put out, to bring them into our worl. Hummingbirds have an amazingly fast metabolism and must feed constantly to supply their little bodies with nutrients. This is why they love the quick and ready feeders but they do require more than just sugar water. We all love the buzz of a hummingbird in our gardens and I hope the next part of this story benefits not just you but the little birds that we all love so much. 

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