I’m a backyard birder. I know the birds that come to our feeders, that nest in our trees and thankfully that dine on the many bugs that thrive on our property. But I don’t always know that many birds outside our area. This month we headed to the beach in Port Aransas, Texas with our …

Centuries ago, islanders had no meteorologists to predict developing hurricanes. So they looked to the skies–and watched the birds. When Hurricane Harvey headed toward Texas in 2017, we looked to the skies–and saw that the hummingbirds left days in advance. And that’s when we got worried. Can hummingbirds predict hurricanes? While there’s no definitive yes …

The world of hummingbirds is fascinating, and their offspring are particularly intriguing due to their incredibly small size. I was lucky enough to spot a hummingbird nest–with mama hummingbird and babies–near our house a few years ago. They were just about ready to leave the nest but they were still tiny! Let’s look at just …

Hummingbirds are a delightful sight in any garden, but maintaining a clean and healthy feeding environment for them is crucial. Mold in hummingbird feeders can be harmful to these tiny birds, so prevention is key. Here are some tips on how to prevent mold in a hummingbird feeder, including the often-overlooked aspect of feeder position. …

I love to see gulls on our trips (and occasionally, some make it as far as central Texas to hang out near the lakes). I love their calls and just watching the groups of gulls busily go about their day. Many people often dismiss gulls as mere scavengers. However, these adaptable seabirds carry rich symbolic …

I love avocados–so that means we sometimes have leftover avocado seeds and skins. When it comes to feeding avocado to birds, whether backyard birds or pet birds, you need to know that avocado is highly toxic to most bird species, and feeding it to birds can lead to serious health issues or even death. Why …