Watching hummingbirds in your yard is such a pleasure. That is until you get one that starts to bully all the other hummingbirds away from your feeders. Learning how to stop a bully hummingbird is quite easy once you know-how. This guide will take you through what you need to do to stop the aggressive …
Hummingbirds are amazing birds to watch in your backyard. However, have you ever noticed that it’s really difficult to tell how old a hummingbird is? So now you’re wondering how long do hummingbirds live in the wild? The average life expectancy of a wild hummingbird is 3-5 years old. The oldest known wild hummingbird lived …
Are you regularly filling your bird feeder only to wake in the morning and find them empty? You know it’s not the birds as they will feed through the day. So what animals eat bird seed at night? There are a variety of animals that will eat birdseed at night. In the USA the main …
As a bird watcher, you enjoy birds coming to your yard every day. However, you’ll have noticed that it is pretty much impossible to tell how old a bird is. It’s probably left you wondering just how long do birds live? The average life expectancy of a wild bird is 2-20 years old. There are …
Can birds eat strawberries? Let me guess, you’ve got an excess of fruit you can’t eat. Or perhaps you just want to give your backyard bird a nice fruit treat. The problem is, you’re not quite sure if strawberries are a safe food to offer your backyard birds? Wild birds can eat fresh strawberries offered …
Can birds eat cucumbers? You’ve probably been told to eat your vegetables your whole life. So why not offer them to your backyard birds? Wild birds can eat cucumbers when offered at a bird feeder. Cucumbers are full of nutrients and water with in beneficial for the birds’ health. Cucumbers do not attract any specific …
Do birds eat oranges? You’re probably asking yourself this if you’re thinking of offering up some fruit treats on your bird feeders. Wild birds do eat oranges offered at a bird feeder. Oranges are nutritious and offer a lot of health benefits for birds. You can attract a lot of different birds with oranges, but …
Have you just purchased a new bird bath but you’re now sure where to put it? Knowing where to put a bird bath is essential for attracting birds but also keeping them safe and healthy in your yard. The best place to put your bird bath is in an area that is both appealing to …
Do hummingbirds like petunias? You may be asking yourself this if you’re planting flowers in your yard to attract more hummingbirds. As a flower native to South America, petunias are great for novice gardeners as they are easy to grow and are budget-friendly. You’ve maybe even seen some lists which have petunias as one of …
Water is a great way to attract new birds to your yard. But do you know how to care for your bird bath in winter? Bird baths are an essential source of water for backyard birds in the winter. Caring for your bird bath during winter weather conditions ensures birds get fresh, clean water to …