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Hummingbird Nests: Interesting Facts and More

Hummingbird nests are amazing feats of nature. Despite being as little as two inches, hummingbirds can create beautiful and elaborate nests that withstand elements and fool predators. These tiny nests…

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Bird Lovers

Is your father always carrying a bird guide or stopping mid-conversation when a bird chirps? He’s a birder. Birders aren’t always the easiest people to get presents for. For example, most…

3 Recent Examples of Bird Intelligence

If you’re a reader of this blog, you’ve read the countless ways birds are intelligent—from a study that says they’re as smart as a 7-year-old to a test revealing pigeons…

Ways to Enjoy International Migratory Bird Day

Every second Saturday of May, birders across Canada and the United States bring attention to one of the most awesome and important natural events in the Americas: bird migration. International…

Beware of Hungry Bears at Bird Feeders

Spring is a wonderful time to put up your feeders and attract an array of fun species… well, for most people. Even though the vast majority of people in the…