With the recent near disaster bird strike of US Airways flight 1549, I thought my readers would be interested to know what bird management methods were employed by airports to reduce incidents like these. The management of birds in and around an airport requires three main components: Habitat Management Bird Control Teams Lethal Removal Of Birds Let's look quickly … [Read more...] about Preventing Bird Strikes At Airports
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Best Way To Keep Your Tube Feeders Dry
Tube Feeders Get Wet Easily No matter what time of year it is one of the best things you can do for your backyard birds is to keep their food dry. It deters spoilage and helps stretch out the time between feeder cleanings. Unfortunately, tube feeders seem to find a way to get wet even when you've taken precautions. I have upside down finch feeders that have domes and still … [Read more...] about Best Way To Keep Your Tube Feeders Dry
What’s The Best Way To Keep Squirrels Off Bird Feeders?
You Can't Make A Deal With Squirrels One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is feeding squirrels will keep them from bothering your feeders. This is simply not true. I have yet to meet a squirrel that wouldn't take anything it could get its little paws on to eat. I have them in my backyard and I do feed them but I take other precautions. Among these are: … [Read more...] about What’s The Best Way To Keep Squirrels Off Bird Feeders?
Cool Blue Jay Flight Tricks
Can A Blue Jay Do Tricks? Last winter I was putting out food on a cold weekday morning. As usual, the Blue Jays had spotted me and were squawking for peanuts. I've always found it uncanny how there won't be one in my backyard until I toss peanuts onto my aggregate patio and the sound attracts them. Seemingly out of nowhere, they fly in from the four corners. It cracks … [Read more...] about Cool Blue Jay Flight Tricks
Please Keep Your Indoor Cats Indoors
The Problem: Indoor Cats Outdoors There are more than 90 million pet cats in the U.S. and most of these spend at least part of their time roaming around outside. When you add to this number the millions of feral and stray cats that roam our cities, suburbs and rural areas, you start to see the damage they can do. Scientists estimate that free-roaming cats kill hundreds of … [Read more...] about Please Keep Your Indoor Cats Indoors
New Bird Feeders For Your Backyard Birds
New Bird Feeders Are Great At This Time Of Year Let's face it. Winter is the time that wild birds need us the most. Naturally occurring food sources are all but gone and they need to find ways to replace them. Add to this their increased energy demands to keep them warm and you've got the makings of a rush on your existing bird feeding stations. Having overcrowded feeders … [Read more...] about New Bird Feeders For Your Backyard Birds
How And What Are You Feeding Your Northern Cardinals?
Every morning and every evening I have Northern Cardinals at my feeder. I get a few during the day but the most traffic comes at these times. I could set my watch by them. This came in handy when sick House Finches were taking over my squirrel-proof hopper feeder. … [Read more...] about How And What Are You Feeding Your Northern Cardinals?
Top Ten Ways To Get Your Bird Feeders Ready For Winter Bird Feeding
As October comes to a close, there are a few things you need to make sure to do to get your feeders ready for winter. Winter time is when your birds depend on you to provide them with clean and safe feeding stations, wholesome quality food and an ample supply of water. It's also the time that unsanitary conditions threaten to make birds sick because of the increased traffic … [Read more...] about Top Ten Ways To Get Your Bird Feeders Ready For Winter Bird Feeding