As Seen on Ellen! |
Ellen Degeneres featured Andrew Zuckerman's spectacular sequel to Creature, Bird. Showcasing more than 200 stunning photographs of nearly 75 different species this is the ultimate art book for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts alike. Bird is a volume of sublime beauty.
Fact: 75% of North America's nesting species migrate for the winter. |
Save Your Seed |
High winds in winter can cost you plenty in lost seed. Try some of the following tips to minimize seed spills this season:
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Hang feeders in the lee of a thicket of shrubs or downfalls.
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Attach your feeders to the lee side of your house, a fence or close to a tree trunk.
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Switch to pole-mounted feeders during windy seasons. Seed will still land on the ground but then becomes food for sparrows, cardinals, juncos, doves and towhees.
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When a big blow is on its way simply take down your feeders. Birds aren't as active during high winds but will return when the wind dies down.
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Finch Facts |
Finches are often considered the most highly developed of birds. They can live from 5 to 9 years and and can be found worldwide at any feeder. They commonly lay 3 to 7 eggs which hatch in just 12 to 14 days.
This fuzzy Audubon plush toy has an authentic song from Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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What's That Bird? |
Guide to Birds of North America
Thayer Birding Software's interactive software makes identifying birds easy and fun. Just input the size (is it larger than a robin?), colors, location or habitat and instantly see a photo gallery of all of the birds fitting your description. You can even identify a bird by its song without even seeing it! Hone your birding skills with hundreds of fun quizzes or even create your own quiz of all your local birds. Everything you need for birding fun!
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