Posts by Goldie:
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A Beakless Grosbeak,
01 Jul 2010 in Seasonal Bird Feeding& Uncategorized& Wild Bird
I read a very touching story today about a young Grosbeak who was born with no beak. Author and birding enthusiast, Diane Miller recently wrote in Bird Watcher's Digest about the young Grosbeak "Billie" who frequents her backyard and the hurdles this bird overcame living without a beak to grow into a happy, healthy bird. This Grosbeak is one tough cookie!
Click here for the issue of Bird Watcher's Digest and click "A Beakless Grosbeak" o -
Bringing Home Baby,
08 Apr 2010 in Seasonal Bird Feeding& Wild Bird
Spring is all about rebirth, and that includes baby birds cracking through their shells and entering the wide world.
When you are outside this spring, you might run across what appears to be an abandoned baby bird. But in reality, most times the bird is not abandoned at all, and his parents are probably close by keeping a watchful, parental eye on their little one.
Take a closer look at the baby bird. Does he appear to be injured? If he does, it’s best to t -
Spring Ahead,
16 Mar 2010 in Hummingbird& Seasonal Bird Feeding& Wild Bird
The official start of spring is less than a week away. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. Many of my good feathered-friends are coming back home.
But, boy, is spring a busy time for the birds! Most are just finishing a long, exhausting migration back North. But there is no time to rest! Now they must stake out a space they can use for mating and building a home for their baby birds. Think about it… humans have nine months to prepare to br