Chris H

Baltimore Oriole Nectar Mix

Just as with Hummingbirds and other song birds migrating at this time of year, many areas are seeing the arrival of the somewhat elusive Baltimore Oriole. Despite the male Baltimore Oriole's bright and very vivid orange breast, rump, and shoulder patch, often spotting the Baltimore Oriole is best accomplished by navigating to the spot where you can detect its beautiful, clear and flute-like song with a "throaty" tone. You... (posted by Chris H 2 years 34 days ago.)

Spotting Scopes Terminology - Best Spotting Scopes For Birding

Understand basic spotting scopes terminology and fulfill your bird watching and wild bird identification efforts. The significant increased magnification of spotting scopes can take you well beyond the capabilities of conventional binoculars. Spotting Scopes Terminology Spotting scopes are used when more magnification is needed or wanted than binoculars provide. Spotting scopes are used... (posted by Chris H 2 years 93 days ago.)

WATER - A Necessary Resource for Wild Birds All Year

Providing Water All Year Have you ever noticed the glee that birds display as they spread their wings and splash in a bird bath? They ARE truly happy, not only because they have a source of drinking water, but also a place to clean their bodies and preen their wings. So...winter, summer, spring and fall...providing a water source is necessary to complete your bird habitat for the birds that you... (posted by Chris H 2 years 120 days ago.)

How to Attract Wild Birds to Your Backyard

Bird watching , bird identification and feeding wild birds is a huge and continually growing fascination with so many folks. You too can be successful in your efforts to attract wild birds to your neck of the woods. Certainly having attractive landscaping, or at the very least nearby trees in which wild birds can perch and seek refuge, is a big help. But...the right bird feeder and proper seed mix is the... (posted by Chris H 2 years 125 days ago.)