For the Birds

Sure, birds may not know the difference between a trailer and a classic Victorian, but that does not mean they should always be delegated to the traditional square bird house. Most bird houses are simple square houses with a hole, a stand and a little roof. They are simple, often made during craft time and [...]

Being the parent of a Cub Scout means that you probably spend weekends doing great projects with your son and learning about new and exciting things together.  Although being a Cub Scout parent is fun and provides some wonderful opportunities to spend quality time with your son, it can be hard to figure out interesting [...]

You don’t have to be a professional birdwatcher in order to recognize a male Northern Cardinal bird as it flies past your living room window. The Cardinal got its name because its brilliant red feathers were nearly the same shade as the robes the Cardinal wore during his tenure in the Catholic Church. There is [...]

Cities with a section of Victorian type homes often draw more tourists because the Victorian style is quaint and attractive.  San Francisco has a section that has many Victorian style homes, and pictures of these are often used in advertisements about this great city.  A row of Victorian houses from San Francisco is often used [...]

Many people like to watch birds as they go about their daily lives. One way of getting a good view of birds is to set up a bird feeder. Some homeowners put bird house feeders, which are bird houses with a feeder attachment specifically for the birds that live in the bird house. Bird house [...]

A rustic bird house has its own appeal that may appeal to some and not to others. The overall look of a rustic bird house can best be described as something very basic and folksy. The rural theme of rustic bird houses can be seen in the different kinds of structures that are represented. These [...]

Have you ever known a special person who is particularly difficult to buy gifts for?  No matter how well you know them or how often you ask them for gift ideas, you just can’t seem to come up with anything that you know they will love.  It can seem impossible to give just the right [...]

Blue birds are fun to watch in your backyard. Their brilliant blue colors add a lot of beauty to any backyard landscape. One can always attract blue birds to their backyard through the use of blue bird houses. However, where you put the blue bird house will determine if many blue birds are attracted to [...]

Having a backyard bird house is a wonderful way to introduce birds of all kinds into your garden, but it also helps to know how to look after those birds when they arrive. Of course, different areas of the country (and the world) will have different kinds of birds in the neighborhood, so it pays [...]