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• Alabama State Bird Facts

  The yellowhammer is Alabama's state bird, a bird more commonly known as the northern flicker or the yellow-shafted flicker outside of the southern states in the U.S. The flicker is a member of the woodpecker family, and is the only one… read more

• Where Do Purple Martins Live?

  Known as the largest of the North American swallow species, the purple martin is adept at catching insects in its mouth as it flies. It is a graceful and acrobatic flier that has pointed wings and a notched tail. Deep purple to almost… read more

• What Do Purple Martins Use for Nesting?

  The purple martin is a member of the swallow family; it is the largest in terms of size in the United States. The purple martin is a social bird. It nests in colonies when it can, especially in the eastern half of the nation, where it… read more

• Wild Bird Foods

  A wild bird's diet can consist of nectar, seeds, insects and fruit. Depending on the species, a wild bird may eat a combination of several types of foods or dine on a one-category diet. Humans can help preserve avian populations by pro… read more

• What Birds Eat Safflower Seeds?

  Feeding birds is a fun way to observe, support and learn about your wild neighbors. Often, though, nuisance birds will chase others away from a feeder, or unwanted visitors like squirrels will move in. One way to keep these invaders at… read more

• Where Do Purple Martins Hatch Their Eggs?

  While not endangered, Purple Martins are a bird species under threat. The largest member of the swallow family in North America, the species is largely dependent on humans to provide nests to lay and hatch its eggs, but even those nest… read more

• Different Kinds of Birds From Costa Rico

  Costa Rica's vast and various bird populations encompass well over 800 species. Many of the same species of birds inhabit North America, minus the more tropical species such as the parrots. Costa Rica is a wonderland for bird-watching… read more

• Bird Identification in the East

  Bird watching in the east is a popular activity because of the great diversity of bird life present in the region. This is partly because of a rich and diverse forest habitat that covers most of the region. To add to the diversity, don… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders Out of a Gourd

  Gourds make good birdhouses but also make beautiful bird feeders. Gourds are a natural, renewable source that blend well into the environment. The variety of gourd shapes create visual interest in any yard or garden. Gooseneck Gourds a… read more

• Camp Sherman Travel Guide

  Oregon's tiny community of Camp Sherman nestles in an outdoor lover's paradise along the crystal-pure Metolius River and the eastern foot of the Cascade Mountains. For nearly nine decades visitors to this area have gathered at the hear… read more

• How to Make a Plastic Two Liter Bottle Into a Bird Nest

  Cavity-nesting birds, such as bluebirds, woodpeckers, wrens, chickadees and owls, look for nesting sites that are enclosed, with a small hole to enter and leave the nest. A plastic 2-liter bottle can be recycled to create a birdhouse f… read more

• Indiana Winter Bird Identification

  Indiana is known for its farmland, but it has an abundance of bird habitats, including sandy dunes on Lake Michigan, wetlands, deep woods and the Ohio River basin. The weather varies greatly between the northern and southern areas of t… read more

• Wisconsin Bird Identification

  Wisconsin enjoys a beautiful diversity of landscapes: the sometimes sandy, sometimes rocky shores of two Great Lakes; gently-rolling glacial prairie and hardwood forest; sandy pine and oak savannas; marshes, swamps, bogs, and lakes; an… read more

• Acadia Bird Checklist

  Birdwatchers recognize Acadia National Park, found off the Maine coast on Mount Desert Island, as one of the top spots in the United States to view birds. The United States Geological Survey provides a checklist of the bird species tha… read more

• New Orleans Catfish Fishing

  New Orleans and deep-fried catfish dinners are as classic a combo to residents of the Big Easy as peanut butter and jelly. Anglers heading to the Crescent City have a range of options in their pursuit of the enormous fish in the swamps… read more

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