The hummingbird has an extensive appetite. Hummingbirds sustain their diet from nectar-producing flowers. When observing hummingbirds hover between flowers, people assumed that nectar was the only food hummingbirds needed. However, one could watch these winged jewels feasting on tiny gnats, darting their beaks in the air. Hummingbirds fill up on insects continually. Hummingbirds subsist …
Ancient classical paintings suggest that bird baths appeared in the gardens of Ancient Rome or at least as far back as two millennia. The designs depicted are typically a short-pedestal with a basin-shaped bowl on top. Aside from being a garden ornament, bird baths literally serve as an oasis for birds to survive. Providing a …
More than 50 million Americans are said to be involved in bird feeding or observation at the very least. Selling bird seeds and feeders is a big business that exceeds two billion dollars a year. Henry David Thoreau was the first to report of bird feeding as he wrote about tossing half a bushel of …
Birdhouses existed in North America and Europe for hundreds of years. North Americans used birch barks as birdhouses while Europeans made baskets and clay pottery to shelter birds. It was the Turks, however, who made the first birdhouses sometime in the 15th and 16th century. The first birdhouses were made of bricks, tiles, wood, stone, and …
Beyond their fascinating acrobatics, hummingbirds are also great pollinators. Aside from being drawn to anything red, they are also attracted to nectar-rich gardens. Here are some plants that will draw more hummingbirds to your garden. 1. Salvia Hummingbirds will love the nectar-filled bright and tubular flowers of salvias. They are also available in red, purple, …
Welcome to our gallery of splashy bird baths! In our efforts to keep pests out of our gardens and yards we sometimes forget to take care of the critters that we do welcome in our space. Birds are some of the most colorful and pleasing yard mates you can find. Their bright colors and cheerful …
The home I grew up on backed onto a forest, which was great. There were plenty of birds and sometimes deer came which us kids thought was amazing. Adding elements to a yard that attract wildlife is great for kids and makes your yard come alive. I remember the day we put up a few …