Aggressive, territorial, and obnoxiously noisy blue jays can be quite a nuisance for homeowners, small birds, and fictitious lawyers in Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, apparently. While Atticus Finch thought killing mockingbirds was a sin, the idea of going after (and even shooting) blue jays didn’t seem to bother him all that much. But no matter what …
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Pigeons are birds that you don’t want to have hanging out on your property. If you’ve noticed some are roosting on your fence, you probably want to figure out how to get them to leave. The bad thing about having pigeons around is that they can make huge messes. They’re very dirty birds, and you …
Mockingbirds are very common in certain parts of the world, but that doesn’t mean that they’re welcome sights. If you have mockingbirds that are spending a lot of time on your property, you might be very annoyed by how noisy they are. These birds are considered to be among the peskiest that you can find. …
It’s no big secret that pigeons are among the most annoying types of birds on the planet. Most people don’t like them because they’re very dirty and they can make a mess on your property. If your barn has been infested with them as of late, you might be worried about what can be done. …
Hummingbirds are exquisite creatures, captivating avian lovers keen on attracting them. They’d plant flowers and set up feeders—anything to get close to these tiny iridescent birds. Still, they usually just flit past everyone, flapping rapidly from one flower to another. Heavy feeders as they are, hummingbirds don’t seem to care about anything but bugs and …
Hummingbirds are known for their super-speed, despite the fact that they are so small. In fact, hummingbirds fly so fast that they almost look like they are floating. It’s rare to see a hummingbird that isn’t flying, so spotting one that is still can be incredibly alarming. If you see a hummingbird in the wild …
Hummingbirds are some of the cutest birds that you might have seen. They are incredibly small and are found throughout the Americas (native to the region). If you have a bird feeder installed outside your house, you might notice these hummingbirds hovering around it from time to time. It’s a beautiful sight to say the …
Installing a bird feeder on your property is a great idea if you want to attract birds to your backyard or your garden. If you like sitting out on the porch, installing a feeder is by far one of the best methods to improve the aesthetic appeal of the place. Who doesn’t like a bunch …
Pigeons, sparrows, crows, and many other birds love to sit down on your porch and just rest. If you have spent a considerable amount of money on building your porch, the last thing that you would want is to go out one fine morning and see it covered with bird droppings. These smelly droppings will …
There is a considerable difference between geese and ducks. Most people only think of geese as majestic animals that fly in a gorgeous “V” in the sky. It is a beautiful sight to say the least. However, while they look incredibly beautiful while they are flying in a gorgeous pattern in the sky, you should …