So many hummingbird species have striking plumage flecked with metallic hues of copper, gold, green, pink, blue, orange…okay, I might as well list the entire rainbow. They are so unassuming when the sunlight isn’t shining on them just right, but the minute it does, boom! A kaleidoscope of color glimmers and radiates through the sky […]
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Purple Martins are fascinating birds for so many reasons. One of which is their colony nesting behavior. This behavior makes it great fun to provide Purple Martins in your area with suitable housing. Once you learn more about Purple Martin birdhouses, you’ll easily see why. Throughout eastern North America, Purple Martins thrive in towns, across
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If you’ve ever seen a stocked bird feeder, chances are you’ve noticed lots of round yellow or red seeds that make up the majority of the birdseed blend. If you continued to observe the feeder, you might have noticed that some birds passed on this seed and continued to dig for the black oil sunflower
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On the hunt for hummers? Who isn’t? These agile jewels are as intriguing as they are stunning. Hummingbirds were the first family of birds to spark my interest in ornithology, so I am especially keen to write about them. I love hummingbirds because you can begin your hunt right in your backyard with an affordable
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As if eagles didn’t already look like murder machines soaring through the sky, in flies the Black Eagle. A jet black bird that soars low and slow as it scans over subtropical forests and mountain ranges. Strongly contrasting against a blue sky, the Black Eagle is seen with its massive outstretched wingspan. At first glance,
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If you’ve never heard of Rivoli’s Hummingbird, that’s because it’s undergone a few name changes over time. From Rivoli’s to Magnificent to Rivoli’s again, let me explain. Rivoli’s Hummingbird first received its name in 1829, when natural historian René-Primevère Lesson named this bird in honor of the second Duke of Rivoli. The Duke was an
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As we level up our bird-watching game by incorporating feeders and creating a special ecosystem in our backyards, the bills can pile up like the shells of black oil sunflower seeds. It’s a harmless thought, “I’ll start feeding the birds!” When you waltz into a grocery or pet supply store, you quickly notice that the
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We often hear the term “a murder of crows,” but do you know what any other groups of birds are called? It seems unfair that crows get all the attention for having a unique group name. In the case of hummingbirds, these vivacious and quick gems are referred to using very endearing terms when gathered
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Whenever I go shopping, whether it’s for furniture, clothes, or garden supplies, I am always torn between style and function. Would I rather have the flimsy flower-patterned gardening gloves or opt for the durable but unattractive option? Hummingbird feeders are no different. When scrolling through the immense array of feeders available online, the options can
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I never get tired of sighting hawks! How could I? They’re gorgeous, fierce, intelligent, and humble. I am always in awe when in their presence. Whether they are sitting in an open field or perching atop a utility pole, pausing to watch them is a must for me. If this sentiment is foreign to you,
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