The bigger the bird lover, or the more expert a person is, the harder it is to find a good gift. Decorative birdhouses and feeders won’t cut it. Plants birds love, motion cameras and bird-themed journals are some examples of many creative, useful gifts for your expert bird lover.
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Do You Clean Your Bluebird House After the Babies Fledge?
The standard practice is to always clean your bluebird house after the babies fledge . However, the amount of cleaning required differs depending on the situation, and why you should clean it is also important to consider.
Live Mealworms vs. Dried Mealworms for Birds: Which is Best
Live mealworms are the best choice for birds during hot weather, and during the nesting season since they are also a source of hydration for nestlings. Freeze-dried mealworms are a good choice for general feeding since they have higher protein content. But there are pros and cons to both.
Fireworks and Nesting Birds – 5 Things That Can Happen and What to Expect
When it comes to fireworks and nesting birds, one of five scenarios can happen: the mother stays with her babies, the mother abandons the nest for the night but returns the next day, the mother leaves and doesn’t return, both parents do not return, or the nestlings flee the nest too early.
2022 Avian Flu Wild Bird Species Infection Count
The 2022 Avian Flu is affecting wild and domestic fowl more than wild songbirds. These tables display Avian Flu infection counts in wild birds by species and by state. Wild bird species infection counts are listed in alphabetical order.
16 Ways to Help Birds Survive Harsh Winters
Days of freezing temperatures can devastate bird populations. During the winter of 2020, several trail monitors reported that they had discovered frozen birds after having days of below freezing weather. …
Wren Guards Prevent House Wren Attacks in Your Nest Boxes
The best way to prevent a house wren attack is to add a wren guard to your nest box as soon as the first egg is laid. This prevents possible nest abandonment by the parents since they are more invested in the nest, and prevents wrens discovering the nest hole. It’s very easy to make your own wren guard too.
The Best Ways To Monitor Your Birdhouse or Nest Box
The best way to monitor your birdhouse with next to no disturbance is with a wireless nest camera as they give you full view of the nest without needing to open the box.
Songbird Eggs May Survive Short Periods of Freezing Weather – Here is Why
There are many systems in place that ensure the survival of bird eggs survival during short snaps of freezing weather. These systems include the mother bird’s ability to detect egg temperature with her brood patch, the ability for older embryos to produce heat, and the insulative nature of the nest.