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Birdwatching

Birdwatching is a very popular hobby around the world. Finding and identifying all the different species is a challenge. If you enjoy learning the feeding, nesting, and mating habits of birds, this is the category to watch!

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Where do goldfinches go in summer?

Goldfinches are among the last species to nest, so they may not be seen in flocks at this time. But they are still there.

What size hole for a bird house?

What size hole do you need for a birdhouse?The size hole doesn't need to be too large. Birds are very good at squeezing into those holes. You could just make one the size of your fingers when they make a hole/circle.

What infants could be injured by mechanical ventilation?

Newborns with patent ductus arteriosis, a handicap affecting the pulmonary artery, are more likely to suffer pulmonary hemorrhage from mechanical ventilation.

What Bird in Texas has white head and v-shaped tail?

after much looking myself for this same answer, I have come to the best conclusion that it is some form of scissor tailed flycatcher, I too saw this bird and was intrigued by the long v shaped tail, such a lovely bird, evidently they mate here in summer

Does 1yr old bird seed safflower go bad?

First off, warm weather can cause birdseed to deteriorate or spoil. Second, seed stored in bags or containers can have insect larvae develop inside. Seeds become rancid and lose their vitamins and nutrients.

What is the Bird Feeder?

First, there is not just one bird feeder. The words 'bird feeder' are used as a general term. The feeder, (as you will hear when you begin feeding birds more frequently), is used basically for putting food out for the birds. Different birds prefer different food. Do not misunderstand, more than one bird can eat one or more of the same thing. Generally it is seeds, of which you can mix several at a time. You have sunflower seeds, with or without the shell; Niger seed; peanuts; white millet seed; etc. Plus there are a few that you can make at home such as, hummingbird sugar water, suet and more. And there are many other foods that birds eat.

How long does it take for a baby Western Kingbird to fly away from the nest?

Only two weeks after they hatch! Someone had answered 10 weeks and they are wrong! I had them in my yard and they were very protective parents that swooped and chased me if I went in my yard, especially after the babies were born.

Why do birds scrape their beaks on the floor?

To wipe off anything which sticks to them such as sticky substances from berries etc

What is a flyaway?

a path many migrating birds follow each year after year

Why does a magnificent frigate bird inflate its throat?

The Male Magnificent Frigatebird is glossy black with and orange throat pouch that becomes bright red when inflated in courtship display.

What small about 4 inch vivid orange bird has a black beak and chest and can be seen in Tampa Florida in July?

American Redstart is a possibility.

However, it is much more likely that it is a Spot-breasted Oriole. Spot-breasted Orioles match your description almost perfectly.

What animal would you see in a covey?

A covey is a group of game birds such as quail, grouse, or partridges.

Who invented bird watching?

Someone that was incredibly passionate for birds. I assume that there is no any individual registered on history as the "inventor" of bird watching.

What kind of bird has black pointy head with blue tail feathers?

If the tail feathers have dark horizontal stripes, it's probably a Blue Jay.

How do you get rid of starlings?

You must wait until autumn (after the birds have left the nest) because if you interfear with an inhabited bird nest you will be breaking the law.

You then need to clean out where the nest was and seal the hole or net the roof so that the birds can not get back in to nest next year.

Will a mother bird eat her young?

no,a mother bird will not eat their young no,a mother bird will not eat their young because she loves her youngs...

How were north and south different?

north was against slavery while south supported it, also South wanted to secede from the union and become there own country.

How does the American Avocet feed?

The American Avocet feeds by sweeping its bill from side to side through the water. It feeds in shallow ponds, marshes, and lake shores.