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This rustic birdhouse is the talk of the town. What bird wouldn’t want to choose it to live in? Wood rustic birdhouse with red & lavender dormers, spigot, vine, and twisted wire door.
Jaunty stars-and-stripes birdhouse is a whimsical display of old-fashioned country style patriotism, and a ready-made village for a whole host of your favorite feathered friends! Eight separate openings provide cozy shelter for a wide variety of birds; sturdy stand lets you place this darling decorative birdhouse anywhere.
One of the favorite birds of people who are not necessarily serious students of other types of bird is the Purple Martin. This friendly fellow returns the affection by preferring to live around humans.The Purple Martin or Progne subis has been lovingly housed by many for nostalgic reasons — their grandparents and parents had martin houses. And this bird, for whom everyone watches eagerly in the spring, comes back to his established home year after year.
Hummingbirds are birds in the family Trochilidae, and are native to the Americas. They can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings 12–90 times per second (depending on the species). They can fly backwards, and are the only group of birds able to do so. Their English name derives from the characteristic hum made by their rapid wing beats. They can fly at speeds exceeding 34 mph.
Hummingbirds feed on the nectar of plants and are important pollinators, especially of deep-throated, tubular flowers. Like bees, they are able to assess the amount of sugar in the nectar they eat; they reject flower types that produce nectar which is less than 10% sugar and prefer those whose sugar content is stronger. Nectar is a poor source of nutrients, so hummingbirds meet their needs for protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, etc. by preying on insects and spiders, especially when feeding young.
Wouldn’t you like to start feeding hummingbirds and draw them to your backyard, it can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird
Nesting FAQs By Bill Thompson, III Editor | Bird Watcher’s Digest
Whether you’ve purposely set up a series of nest boxes or just discovered an unexpected bird nest in the bushes in your backyard, you’re likely to have a few questions. Nesting birds are exciting but also inherently vulnerable, and it’s only natural to want to make sure you’re doing the right things to facilitate the birds’ success. Below are answers to a few of the common questions and concerns that come up in spring when nesting birds are busiest!
Q: If you touch a baby bird that has fallen from its nest, will the parents detect your scent and abandon it?
A: No, most birds do not have a very well-developed sense of smell. However, most mammalian predators (skunks, foxes, raccoons, weasels, etc.) do have a good sense of smell and may follow your scent trail to a bird’s nest. If you are going to handle a baby bird be sure to place it out of harm’s way, back in the nest, or in an open-topped cardboard box propped in a tree. However, many bird species are equipped to survive outside the nest at a very young age. These species include many shorebirds, gamebirds, and birds such as robins and wrens.
Fairy-tale fantasy birdhouse mounts quickly onto any wall, post or tree trunk, creating a quirky decoration and a welcome rest stop for weary flyers. Back contains a mounting slot and trap door for easy cleaning.
All the little birdies will love this elegant birdhouse that adds a touch of genteel charm to your garden with a slender steep roof shape an gingerbread trimmed balcony. Mutiple entries for easy in and out.
I have surely missed hearing the birds sing. At last the last few days with the warmer temperatures the birds are coming back! I sit on the porch and listen to them call and sing to each other as they flit about looking for materials to build their nests. I love the decorative birdhouses and have several. Are you a fan of backyard birding?