Posts by Ruby:
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Where are my hummingbirds?,
29 Jul 2010 in Hummingbird& Seasonal Bird Feeding
I’ve heard comments from a lot of hummingbird lovers out there, asking “Where are my hummingbirds?” Loyalists, who are used to seeing swarms of hummingbirds at their feeders, feel like they are coming up empty this season. So I talked to a few expert resources, too see what their opinion was on the lack of hummingbirds. Their answers led me to believe there is nothing to worry about!
Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University is a terrific referenc -
Who Are You? Identifying Backyard Birds,
15 Apr 2010 in Uncategorized
When you first notice the bright-colored yellow and black bird in your yard, all you can do is admire it. However, when you learn that the bird is an Evening Grosbeak, you’ll know that a simple tube feeder with Black-oil Sunflower seeds will keep him coming back.
Being able to identify the birds that frequent your yard can make you a better host by offering the right type of bird feeder and food or planting the right types of shrubs and plants.
A bird guide or field guide is -
Hanging Your Bird Feeder,
07 Apr 2010 in Hummingbird
Ideally a sheltered southeastern exposure location is best for hanging a bird feeder since birds like to feed in the sun and out of the wind. Birds also prefer not to have any obstructions over their feeding area so they can see any predators.
If this is the first time you have a bird feeder in your yard, you may have to wait several weeks for birds to discover it. It may help if you put a shiny pie pan with some seed in it underneath the bird feeder to attract birds flying through your yar