The northern cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis, is a medium-sized songbird that’s native to the New World. It’s abundant in gardens, parks, forests, and even backyards all year round. People usually love having these beautiful birds around, as they add a lot of color and cheer wherever they go. This is especially true on the chilly winter…
An excellent way to breathe new life into your backyard is to add a birdhouse. Not only does it brighten up the space, but it also helps you make friends with the creatures around you. The best thing about birdhouses is that you can make one on your own. This leads DIYers to wonder, ‘What…
There’s something magical about enjoying colorful and vibrant birds as they sing and chirp in the morning. For that reason, a lot of us install bird houses in our yards in order to attract these birds and enjoy them up close. However, making a bird house a lucrative habitat for a bird isn’t always as…
What better way to wake up than to the chirping and singing of birds? Installing bird houses in your garden can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. However, if you don’t want them to end up being deserted dwellings, you need to know how to place them the right way. One of…
Your birdhouse project may have been hanging in your backyard for quite some time. After months of exposure to the environment, the little home will probably require some maintenance. If you leave a birdhouse outside for too long, it may not attract as many birds due to the lack of care. That’s why birdhouse maintenance…
Squirrels are extremely intelligent creatures. They can be cute, but they can also be destructive pests. If you’ve been keeping a close eye on your bird feeder or birdhouse and found that a squirrel is continuously outsmarting you, well, you’re not alone! So, how to keep squirrels away from bird houses? Read ahead as we…
Attracting wild birds like woodpeckers to your backyard won’t only make beautiful scenery. It’ll also add rhythm to your yard and may control infestations. (That is three birds with one stone!) Aside from their colorful feathers and diversity, each woodpecker has its own unique drumming sound. Woodpeckers tap into trees, searching for food, marking their…
The amount of diversity present in birds is outstanding. Even closely related species exhibit different behaviors. Some prefer to build nests in chambers, while others set up their nests in trees. If you’re a nature enthusiast who likes watching birds in your garden, you may wonder if they mind settling in old nests. So, do…
Here’s something you may not know: a bird’s body is about 5℉ warmer than a human’s. That means birds get hotter faster than us, and their bodies emit heat to the surroundings. Imagine cramming some birds in a birdhouse with no means of ventilation. That would be ugly, wouldn’t it? This brings us to the…
If you’re a bird watcher, the easiest way to get to know the birds of your area is by attracting them to your backyard. The best way to do that is by setting up a birdhouse or a bird feeder in your backyard. You’ve probably heard about these two structures, but do you know the…