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Birding Apps for iPhone, iTouch and iPad Review

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:24:35 GMT

Must have birding apps for iPhone, including BirdsEye, iBird Explorer Pro and Audubon Birds Field Guide.

Heated Bird Bath for Winter Keeps Water From Freezing For Birds To Drink

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:40:22 GMT

Have an ice-free heated bird bath for birds during cold winter months.

Bird Bath Heater and De-Icers To Keep Your Bird Baths From Freezing

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:17:51 GMT

Best bird bath heater inserts and de-icers to keep your bird baths ice-free during the winter months.

Free Platform Bird Feeder Plans - Attracts Large Variety of Birds, Easy To Build, Easy To Clean

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:02:24 GMT

Here are easy to build platform bird feeder plans that will attract a wide variety of birds and is easy to keep clean.

Green Heron ID and Life History

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:42:21 GMT

Green heron bird identification, habitat, nests, eggs, diet, unique behavior of baiting fish and more.

Free Bird Feeder Plans - Step By Step, Build an Easy Bird Feeder

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:06:35 GMT

Free bird feeder plans for platform, hopper, hummingbird, suet and more...

Found an Injured Bird? Here's What To Do

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:12:37 GMT

If you found an injured bird, there are several ways to help it survive. Here's what to do and not.

Found A Baby Bird? Here's What To Do

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:57:48 GMT

Vital things to do if you found a baby bird or injured bird. What to feed a baby bird and more.

Chipping Sparrow ID

Thu, 26 May 2011 22:49:02 GMT

Q: This bird has been in my feeders for a few weeks now and I cannot identify it. Is this some type of wren? If so, what kind? Thanks. A: This is an adult

Canada Goose Hybrid with Greylag Goose

Mon, 16 May 2011 22:36:53 GMT

Q: Can you identify this bird for me? My wife took the attached pic in mid April in our back field near our pond. We are in southern Ontario, Niagara

Canyon Towhee

Wed, 11 May 2011 21:20:08 GMT

Q: I took the attached picture was taken at a friends house in the east Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, NM. I have referenced the field guide for Birds

Partial Albino White Crowned Sparrow

Sun, 01 May 2011 20:59:31 GMT

Q: I live in the Piney Woods region of northeast Texas (e/of Paris). I have several white crowned sparrows at the feeder but I just noticed this bird

Bird Baths Buying Guide and Store

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:16:06 GMT

What bird baths are best to attract the most birds, easy to clean, more. Read tips here.

Kentish Plover

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:06:06 GMT

Q: This photograph was taken on the shores of the Red Sea in Eygpt, please can you help identify the bird for me? A: This is a Kentish Plover Charadrius

Gourd Birdhouses

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:13:12 GMT

Gourd birdhouses for sale or learn to grow, dry and make your own birdhouse gourd.

Cooper's Hawk Bird ID

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:17:53 GMT

Q: What species is this? Photographed in League City, Texas in early February after eating a sparrow on my suburban fence near a bird feeder. A: This

Male Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:52:39 GMT

Q: I took this photo in Dallas, Texas. It was about 3 inches long. It appeared to hover when looking for food. There was a bright red spot on top of its

Female American Goldfinch, Winter Plumage

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:58:05 GMT

Q: Unable to identify bird. Location is Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Bird is little smaller than sparrow. Thanks. -Bob Huff A: This is a female American

Dove or a Pigeon?

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:47:36 GMT

Q: What kind of dove or pigeon is this? A: Although I cannot see all the fieldmarks from the photo, it appears to be a Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera)

Hawk or Falcon?

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:48:37 GMT

Q: This lovely bird was spotted sitting on our back fence today (1/3/11) in San Antonio TX at about 4:30 PM. He was hanging out above our feeders where

American Kestrel Bird ID?

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:07:17 GMT

Q:Is this a Prairie Falcon? I FINALLY spotted this bird outside on my balcony, under the roof eaves. It has been there for at least 4-5 months, only showing

California Towhee Bird ID?

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:49:14 GMT

Q: We live in Northern Calif. about 30 south of Medford Oregon. I have identified all the birds for winter except this one. It is about one and a half

Is This A Worm-eating Warbler?

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 05:36:01 GMT

Q: I live in east central Illinois. This cute little bird with a brown back and cream chest has been enjoying our suet feeder for a few days. There are

Gull ID in Muskegon, MI - Ross's Gull?

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:28:10 GMT

Q: Taking the given information as accurate (which I absolutely true to my knowledge and my four other siblings which saw this bird), please give me your

Mystery Bird- Help! Bird ID - Northern Flicker?

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:33:39 GMT

I didn't get a close enough look at this bird for all the details people normally need. I'm trying to remember how it stood, whether there were wing bars,

Binocular Harness for All Brands of Binoculars

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:44:14 GMT

All binocular harness staps with quick release and snap on attachments.

Turkey Vulture Bird Identification

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:24:15 GMT

Turkey Vulture Q: What kind of birds are these? There were 7 soaring above me for close to 20 minutes. They appeared to be playing in the wind being pushed

Nikon Monarch Binoculars - Why They Are The Best Bang For Your Buck

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:35:17 GMT

Nikon Monarch binoculars review of the ATB and Monarch X models with new dielectric coating.

Bird Identification - What is this Bird?

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:36:01 GMT

Bird identification guide. A bird id chart to help with identifying birds.

Swarovski SLC HD Binoculars Review

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:45:44 GMT

Swarovski SLC HD binoculars review of 8x42 and 10x42, compared against Zeiss, Leica and Nikon.

Bird Feeder Pole for Yards, Decks and More

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:14:14 GMT

Here are bird feeder pole favorites for every situation, including squirrel proof pole systems.

Best Hopper Bird Feeders

Fri, 07 May 2010 20:38:55 GMT

Here are hopper bird feeders that are easy to fill and clean as well as keep the squirrels away.

Best Oriole Feeder

Tue, 04 May 2010 17:56:58 GMT

The best oriole feeder for attracting Bullock's, Hooded, Orchard or Baltimore orioles is one that offers both fruit and nectar, with the option of adding grape jelly too.

One of the Best Feeders for Orioles

The Bird Choice Oriole Fest Feeder can hold one-half of an orange, nectar and jelly. It is composed of UV stable, high-impact polycarbonate material, is dishwasher safe, has four large perches, holds 12oz of nectar, and has a built in an guard. The feeder is colored orange to enhance attracting those initial oriole visitors.

Best Zoom Binoculars

Sun, 02 May 2010 15:48:38 GMT

Zoom binoculars review of the best from Nikon, Bushness, Pentax, compact, digital and more.

A Squirrel Baffle That Works

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:42:03 GMT

The best squirrel baffle to keep squirrels out of your bird feeders.

Squirrel Feeder Best Finds

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:17:47 GMT

A squirrel feeder that squirrels love and is easy to use, clean and very durable.

Free Bird House Plans

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:18:56 GMT

Free bird house plans for bluebirds, wrens, purple martins, robins and more.

Bird House Designs for All Types of Birds

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:10 GMT

Here are all the bird house designs to attract many different species of birds.

Wooden Bird Houses for All Birds

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:47:44 GMT

Here are the best wooden bird houses to attract and nest in your backyard.

Free Wren House Plans

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:39:19 GMT

Wren house plans with detailed diagrams, detailed instructions and how to attract wrens.

Best Mini Binoculars Reviews

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:26:15 GMT

Here are the best mini binoculars that are small and compact, yet have exceptional viewing quality.

Best Window Bird Feeders

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:07:21 GMT

Best mirror window bird feeders, in house window feeders and others are reviewed.

Bald Eagle Pictures and Life History Information, Live Webcam

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:23:49 GMT

Bald Eagle Pictures, information, migration, size, habitat and live Bald Eagle Webcam

Infrared Binoculars Review

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:36:38 GMT

How to choose the best night vision infrared binoculars, 1st thru 4th Generation night vision discussed and more.

Tweety Bird Coloring Pages

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:42:45 GMT

Free Tweety Bird coloring pages, printable directly from computer. All kinds of designs.

Easy Winter Bird House Plans

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:43:20 GMT

Easy free winter bird house plans to provide a winter bird roost or shelter during the cold months.

Angel Bird Feeder - Many Designs

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:03:18 GMT

Wide assortment of angel bird feeder designs including cast iron, stone, resin-stone blend and more.

Best Birding Binoculars

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:56:04 GMT

Here are the best birding binoculars ranging from cheap to the high-price.

Jason Binoculars - Focus Free Binoculars!

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:24:04 GMT

Bushnell version of Jason Binoculars that are completely focus free. One of the best brands of auto-focusing binoculars..

Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Voted by Bird Watchers

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:57:39 GMT

Based on consumer reviews, this feeder is the best squirrel proof bird feeder on earth...