Egg binding in pet birds is a condition that occurs when a female is unable to pass an egg normally. This condition can be deadly. With proper care, you can avoid the tragedy of losing a bird to egg-binding. I’m sad to say that I have lost both a parakeet and a cockatiel to egg ...
Many people are put off birding by the difficulty of seeing birds well. It’s usually due to two factors: lack of practice (which is easily put right) and poor binoculars (which is avoidable, if you know how). Here’s how to spend your money wisely and well. 1. Work out the most you can afford to ...
Many people aren’t even aware that there are two types of African Grey parrots – the Timneh and the Congo. Their appearances and mannerisms are similar, but there are quite a few differences between them. Appearance Congo African Grey (CAG) parrots are larger than their cousins, the Timneh (TAG), and are generally lighter in color. ...
Whistling is often viewed as a novelty in pop music. Yet, the few pop songs that dare to employ the technique are some of the most memorable of the last 40 years. Whistling can accentuate hummable tunes like “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Or it can prove that even tough guys like Guns N Roses have ...
Inkberry, no it’s not a type of stamp ink but rather a wonderful bush that birds just love to feast off from in winter. Otherwise known as Appalachian tea, Evergreen Winterberry and/or Gallberry is native to the East and the South Central parts of the United States. It is best used as a medium-sized ornamental ...
If you have ever wanted to take up bird watching, or introduce your kids to the hobby, winter is the best time to start. Although many other outdoor activities are best learned during warmer months, there are many reasons why winter is the perfect time of year to begin birding. As a biologist with a ...
For senior citizens, birdwatching can be an ideal hobby or pastime. Birdwatching can be done by people whose heath issues restrict their activity. It can be enjoyed by folks on a fixed income. Best of all, birdwatching is an activity that can be done all year round. There are very few special demands made on ...
Blue Jays often get a bad rap as being mean. People don’t want them around any more then they do English Sparrows. Unlike English Sparrows they won’t eat all the seed. They will fly down and grab a few bites. They will however like the English Sparrows gravitate towards clean water in a birdbath and ...
It always amazes me when I talk with other gardeners, who spend a great deal of time trying to keep all types of wild animals out of their yards. Do not get me wrong – no gardener is ever happy about deer chowing down on their roses or bunnies helping themselves to a salad from ...
Take a look outside, and you’ll probably see a winged visitor or two flying by. If you enjoy watching birds and would like to get better acquainted with the many different types in your area, you can easily coax them to your own backyard sanctuary simply by supplying their most important needs: shelter, food, and ...
