Blue jays have inspired everything from a baseball team to a Beatles song, so why would anyone want to get rid of them? If you’ve never met a blue jay yourself, you might be shocked by all the hate blue jays get. Right before the iconic moment in To Kill a Mockingbird where Atticus Finch …
Birds
You might have seen crows flying around your house every now and then. They are feral birds that like to feast on leftovers and you might often see them flying near the trash, especially if you threw out a lot of leftovers. One of the things that you should know about crows is that they …
Though most birds are somewhat pleasing to the eye, it doesn’t mean that all of them are. When we build a bird feeder, it is meant to attract the bright, beautiful birds that we know and love to our backyard space for a more enjoyable viewing experience. But there is a chance that your bird …
Cardinals and robins are both tiny birds that can cause quite a bit of nuisance if you aren’t careful. These little animals are going to tap on the glass on the windows and you might think that they are continuously attacking the glass frame too. However, it’s important to understand just exactly why these birds …
Birds may be beautiful to look at, but they can cause a plethora of issues with various outdoor items. If you have an air conditioner, either the outdoor or window variety, birds can become a real problematic point. The simple fact of the matter is that, especially during the summer months, your air conditioner is …
Hummingbirds make for a beautiful visitor to backyards everywhere. They come in vibrant, beautiful colors and their small stature gives them a grace that few other creatures can match. There is nothing quite like looking out the back window and seeing them flying around the yard. One of the best ways to attract them to …
A couple of geese seen in passing makes for a friendly sight. But what about when those geese begin to multiply in numbers? Even worse, what happens when they decide to make your yard their focal habitat for the foreseeable future? The simple fact of the matter is that geese can make life difficult for …
Chicken coops come in all shapes and sizes. The idea is to provide secure shelter for the chickens so that they can be warm and comfortable, delivering the largest bounty of eggs that they possibly can. An improper structure simply means an improper environment for the chickens to fulfill their purpose. But there is some …
Having a pool is the family dream. Being able to retreat to your pool on a hot summer day is something that many of us wish we had. Taking a nice dip in the cool water and following it up by soaking in some sun can make for a fun and relaxing afternoon. There is …
Feeding birds can be an enjoyable activity and it can be made even better by doing so from the comfort of your backyard. For this reason, many people purchase or build their own bird feeders and place them in their yards. But there is one aspect of owning a bird feeder that you may not …