http://for-the-birds.info/blog Birds, backyard birding, bird news, and more things aviary Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:50:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_111" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="If you take a few simple steps to attract them, you can enjoy hummers in your own backyard."][/caption] (ARA) - If the birding world had a rock star, it would be the hummingbird. Swift, tiny, secretive and simply amazing to watch, “hummers” are so hard to spot ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2009/08/16/backyard-buzz-how-to-attract-hummingbirds/ [caption id="attachment_107" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Pick a Feeder, Any Feeder"][/caption] Backyard bird feeding is an easy way to enjoy wildlife up close and personal. Feeders, and the beautiful birds that perch upon them, can brighten up any garden or yard. More important, however, is that bird feeding is very beneficial to the ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/10/07/pick-a-feeder-any-feeder/ [caption id="attachment_102" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="The feed you put out in the fall will let birds know they’ll be welcomed and fed in your back yard when serious cold weather arrives."][/caption] Humans aren’t the only ones who look forward to the autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/08/31/for-the-birds-feed-%e2%80%98em-in-fall-to-welcome-them-back-in-winter/ Today's photo was taken by Nicolas de Gramonta: [caption id="attachment_99" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption=""Parrots in Love" by nicolas de gramonta"][/caption] http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/08/31/bird-photo-of-the-day-parrots-in-love/ The world is full of bird lovers. One of the things that bird lovers like to do is encourage as many birds to take up residence in the bird lover’s property. In an effort to attract the birds to their property the person spends a great deal of time hanging ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/06/30/the-appeal-of-nautical-bird-houses/ Almost all kids love to watch and study birds. Many kids will tell you that birds are their favorite part of Science class. Parents can encourage their kids to learn more about birds by creating bird house kits for kids and building the kits with their kids. Here are some ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/06/27/creating-bird-house-kits-for-kids/ People have been building bird houses for hundreds of years. Some of the homemade bird houses are simple affairs that are made out of spare bits of wood that the person has laying around their house. Other people know how to build a bird house that looks like an elaborate ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/06/24/what-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-build-a-bird-house/ A beautiful gazebo bird house is a great way to attract some of the fine feathered friends that might fly through the skies to a garden below.  Birds are the most beautiful creatures on the Earth.  They come in many sizes, shapes and colors, and most people would like to ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/06/21/a-gazebo-bird-house-is-a-graceful-attraction/ In our technologically advanced world, we often fail to take the time to enjoy the simple things in life.  When was the last time you sat down to simply watch the birds play in the trees?  While it may not seem like the most interesting pursuit to some people, bird ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/06/18/a-discount-bird-house-can-save-you-money-on-your-favorite-hobby/ There is nothing prettier than a bird house with a coat of fresh white paint, a shiny copper roof, and a pretty little songbird sitting on a perch in the front. Copper roof bird houses have been a favorite among bird lovers. Copper roof bird houses are increasingly common among ... http://for-the-birds.info/blog/2008/06/15/the-appealing-copper-roof-bird-house/