Wild birds, insects and other wildlife populations are on the decline. These creatures need all the help they can get to cope with a changing planet. If you’re wondering what you can do to give your local wildlife a helping hand, here are some suggestions from the team at Really Wild Bird Food, who grow […]
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Getting Started With Birdwatching: A Beginners Guide
Birdwatching is a fun-filled hobby that you can do anytime, anyplace. Besides, you don’t need to spend a considerable amount of money, either. Birdwatching allows you to feel wildlife in the best way. Also, it’s an extremely accessible activity. Otherwise referred to as birding, it has been an exciting hobby for many people. Apart from […]
What to Know Before Bird Feeding
Whether you’ve decided to start a bird feeding or would love to advise a bird feeder, here’s our guide. In today’s century, chicken has managed to attain cultural dominance in the world. In fact, the widespread is becoming more common. Not just food, but birds also make great pets with their colors. While the chances of […]
A Connecticut bear’s death underscores the urgent need to prevent human-wildlife conflicts
The fatal shooting on May 12 of a mother black bear in Newtown, Connecticut, leaving two cubs orphaned, has understandably sparked widespread outrage and grief. Local residents were familiar with the bear; they knew her as “Bobbi” and have launched Facebook pages in her honor. With her death, the two cubs—who were born in early […]
Technaxx launches a smart bird feeder
Bird-lovers will appreciate this inventive wildlife camera. It sits inside a bird feeder, so you can attract birds and watch them feed. It also has a water dish, and a hook for hanging suet cakes or seed balls. The TX-165 from Technaxx is a full HD Birdcam, a wonderful way to record and observe the feathered […]
500-Pound Bear Euthanized After 125-Mile Journey Home
A500-pound black bear in Michigan was recently euthanized after making a 125-mile journey home. Officials said that the bear had become too comfortable around humans, which made it a “threat to human welfare.” While some Michiganders applauded the decision, others were angered by it. The bear was first located in Traverse City, Michigan back in […]
7 Common Food Items Not Good for Backyard Birds
We keep our backyard birds supplied with sunflower seed and suet throughout the cold winter months. Recently my husband started to toss old bread to the birds but I was concerned that this might not be helping our little friends. As it turns out I was right. According to avian experts, throwing bread to the […]
Sunspots
There’s been a marked decline in the number of sunspots over the past decade or so. That’s what NASA scientists say, and I have no reason to doubt their research findings. Luckily, I haven’t observed any reduction in the terrestrial version of this phenomenon. Hardly a day has passed lately when I’ve not been blinded […]