How to Feed Your Cockatiel
Cockatiels are some of the most popular pets, greatly adored with their affectionate and gentle behavior. If you intend to bring a Cockatiel home, remember that these birds need a variety of foods to keep …
Bird Feeders & Foods
Why Do Birds Eat Rocks?
Believe it or not, birds do indeed eat rocks. Some birds, like hummingbirds, may eat rocks to get minerals in their diet. More importantly, birds digest gravel to strengthen their stomachs or gastroliths to grind …
The Best Bird Seed for 2022
Are you aware that various bird species can consume by up to ten thousand calories per day? Then, this means that backyard bird feeders, as well as the best bird seeds, are an advantageous supplement …
The Best Squirrel Proof Feeders for 2022
It is no secret that squirrels are always misunderstood. Sometimes they are cute and cuddly but most of the time, they are really annoying – a problem for most birders that definitely needs to be …
What’s The Difference Between Barn Swallow and Purple Martin?
The Barn Swallow is a migratory bird that lives in the northern hemisphere. This widespread Swallow species can be found throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The Purple Martin also resides in the same regions …
The Best Woodpecker Feeders for 2022
I have a love and hate relationship with woodpeckers. They are sometimes lovely and can be ultra annoying too. Woodpeckers are known by all birders for tapping (‘pecker’) on tree trunks in order to find …
How to Make Hummingbird Food in Microwave
Hummingbirds consume nectar from flowers or sugar water as their primary source of food. The sucrose content of nectars can supply the needed energy of hummingbirds. They use it for their metabolism, rapid flight, and …
How to Feed Mealworms to Birds
Birds love mealworms! Not only is this food appealing to birds’ natural instincts, but it is also easy to feed and pretty inexpensive. The best way to feed mealworms to wild birds is by placing …
How to Make Oriole Food
Orioles love to eat many types of food, including nectar, flowers, fruits, etc. In the springtime, they prefer food that is high in sugar. Meanwhile, they switch to eating insects around summertime, specifically caterpillars, then …
Do Birds eat Worms?
Do birds eat worms? Many new bird owners might be worried about their pet’s diet. Please know that worms are among the favorite food of some birds, but not all of them must consume worms …