Contested Dwelling This year I've had more than a couple species look at one of my two bluebird boxes. I had the bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, starlings and cowbirds. If you've been following this blog for any time at all you'd know I'd never let starlings or sparrows move in so their fate was predetermined. I also realize the cowbirds were just looking for an egg drop … [Read more...] about Bluebirds Are Moving In!
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Big Day 2011
Help Team Sapsucker Set A New Record I received an email today that I need to pass along to you. It was from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and their Big Day 2011 that will happen tomorrow. I'll just let you read the letter from them to begin. … [Read more...] about Cornell Lab of Ornithology Big Day 2011
Pennington Ultra Birdseed Update
Pennington Ultra Birdseed Commercial It started with what appeared to be an innovative product promoted with the coolest commercial I've seen in a while. Check out the Pennington Ultra Birdseed commercial below. I saw this commercial and it cracked me up. Curious, I checked at my local Walmart and they just started carrying it. They decked out a big part of their … [Read more...] about Pennington Ultra Birdseed Update
Watch Those Birdbaths Closely
First Bath In A While As winter loosens its hold here in Nashville, I'm seeing two things. First, I'm seeing an increase in the number of different birds in my backyard. Secondly, I'm seeing a comparable rise in bathing activity. What this means is the water I put out in the late afternoon is gone before noon the next day. Why so much bathing going on? Well, for most of my … [Read more...] about Watch Those Birdbaths Closely
My New Goldfinch Feeders
No More Wet Goldfinch Feeders As I mentioned in my last post about cleaning your bird feeders , I completely replaced my two Perky Pet upside-down goldfinch feeders. The design on the old ones was such that every time it would rain water would run down from the hanging wire into the side of the feeder and would accumulate at the bottom. Needless to say, this created a constant … [Read more...] about My New Goldfinch Feeders
Time To Clean Those Feeders
Spring Can Sneak Up On You As winter starts relenting in my part of the woods, I realize it won't be long until my winter visitors depart and the spring and summer ones start showing up. I've seen an increase in house finch feeding which means I've really got to make sure to get and keep those feeders clean. I don't want them spreading the eye disease that can spread like … [Read more...] about Time To Clean Those Feeders
The Crossley Guide Preview
Thanks To The Princeton University Press I just received my review copy of the eastern bird edition of The Crossley Guide. I've been anxiously awaiting this for some time because the pre-press on this book touts it as a revolutionary step in bird identification. I'll be doing a full review of it very soon but I just wanted to let you know I've got my hands on one and I'm … [Read more...] about The Crossley Guide Preview
National Bird Feeding Month Begins
Great Time To Help Out Your Backyard Friends February is National Bird Feeding Month sponsored by the National Bird Feeding Society It's perfect timing too because winter is the time of year they really need the help. This year's theme focuses on America's Top Ten Backyard Birds. Follow the link for all the details. Take a quick look at the National Bird Feeding … [Read more...] about National Bird Feeding Month Begins