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How to hang a bird feeder
If you’re looking for the best location to hang your bird feeder, setting up your first bird feeder, or adding a new bird feeder to your bird feeding station, these bird feeder hanging ideas will set you up for success!
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Provincial and territorial birds of Canada
Canada's provincial and territorial birds provide an interesting look into the diverse bird life found across the country. These birds, selected to symbolize each province and territory, carry cultural meaning... -
List of United States official state birds
Across the United States of America, each of its 50 states proudly boasts its own official state bird, chosen to represent the unique character and heritage of its region. Let's... -
Bird Feature: Dark-eyed Junco (Slate colored)
Identifying Dark-eyed Juncos (Slate colored): Ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 inches in length, this medium-sized sparrow has a rounded head with a short, stout bill and a prominent long tail. With... -
Bird Feature: Hairy Woodpecker
Identifying Hairy Woodpeckers: Ranging from 7 to 10 inches in length and featuring a long straight, chisel-like bill roughly the same length as its head, the Hairy Woodpecker has a very standard... -
Bird Feature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Identifying Rose-breasted Grosbeak: These stocky, medium-sized songbirds are broad-chested with a short neck, large triangular beak, and medium-length tail that is squared at the tip. Measuring between 7.1 and 8.3 inches in length... -
Bird Feature: Northern Flicker
Identifying Northern Flickers: Northern Flickers are a fairly large woodpecker with unique coloration that varies slightly by geographic location. Measuring approximately 11.5 inches in length, flickers feature a slim rounded head,... -
5 most common hummingbirds in the US and Canada
There are over 330 species of hummingbirds found in the world, but less than two dozen of them are common enough to be found in the US and Canada. Because... -
Bird Feature: House Wren
Identifying House Wrens: House Wrens are very small songbirds with rather drab brown coloring, but what vibrancy they may lack in appearance they make up for in the beauty of their song.... -
Bird Feature: Purple Finch
Identifying Purple Finches: These small stocky-bodied finches have large powerful conical beaks, shorter wings, and a seemingly short notched tail. Roughly 5 to 6 inches in length, these streaky grayish-brown finches are dimorphous, meaning... -
Bird Feature: Northern Cardinal
Identifying Northern Cardinals: This fairly large songbird is easily identifiable with its long tail, short thick bright orange beak, prominent crest, and long tail. Measuring between 8.3 and 9.1 inches in length... -
Backyard bird identification guide
Whether you’re a beginning birder or a seasoned expert, identifying the birds who visit your backyard can sometimes be a challenge. This quick guide-at-a-glance can help you identify the most... -
Bird Feature: Tree Swallow
Identifying Tree Swallows: These small, streamlined songbirds have a short slightly notched tail and long pointed wings. Measuring between 4.7 and 5.9 inches in length with a wingspan ranging from...
