Monthly Archives: May 2009
Do hawks and other birds of prey besides the owl make castings or pellets of bones and fur?
I have found what I think is an owl pellet, but just want to be sure that it didn't come out the other end of a different animal! Yes, Hawks, eagles, and falcons all do! Since birds cannot pick and … Continue reading
Can someone help with backyard bird identification?
We have noticed some unusual birds at our feeders. They look like cardinals, except they are all brown. A few have the orange beaks like a cardinal, but most have brown beaks. But as I said, they are shaped exactly … Continue reading
North American birds and their songs?
Is there a website I can visit where I can see pictures of North American Birds and hear their songs? I would like to be able to identify them by sound. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/ Just look up the name of the bird … Continue reading
What does it mean when a robin bird keeps flying in to my window?
a robin bird keeps smacking its self to my window. it keeps coming and going. The Robin bird is fighting their reflection in your window, thinking that the reflection is a rival bird.
Can java finch birds from same parents have their own babies without genetic defects?
Its not a good idea. Its called inbreeding. There may be defects, but more likely there will be health issues that are initially invisible.I strongly recommend against it.
I'm looking for a pet bird to care for, could you suggest some different types?
I really want a pet bird, and I'm willing to take care of it and give it plenty of attention. I was hoping for a kind of bird you could teach how to talk, or sing. Could you suggest some … Continue reading
The Song of Robin Redbreast (Erithacus rubecula)
When Nature provides you with just what you are looking for – this is ‘synchronicity’ in action. I was completing an illustrated version of one of my ebooks ‘The Adventure of Arthur’ and was short of some good pictures of … Continue reading
An American Almost Not Seen- Rare Snake Info
The North American racer snakes is commonly known as northern black racer. The scientific name of these snakes is coluber constrictor constrictor. Coluber is the Latin word and the meaning of the same is snake. Constrictor is again the Latin … Continue reading
Why You Need Birds in Your Garden
Garden birds are not just about looking nice while hanging from your bird feeders, they actually provide a vital role. If you are a keen gardener then you may already have birdfeeders in your garden to attract your local birdlife, … Continue reading