At bird feeders, there’s strength in numbers
Study: Birds that have evolved to be more social are less likely to drive away other birds at feeders. Read More “At bird feeders, there’s strength in numbers”
Feeding
How flamingos thrive in harsh environments
Founding Editor Eldon Greij explains how the unique feeding behaviors of flamingos help them thrive in highly alkaline lakes and lagoons. Read More “How flamingos thrive in harsh environments”
New books about bird feeding, art, and crime
Reviews of three new bird books that we like: The Birds at My Table, Maria’s Martin’s World, and The Feather Thief. Read More “New books about bird feeding, art, and crime”
Laura Erickson on the pros and cons of feeding birds jelly
Several decades ago, one of my friends suggested that I set out jelly and oranges for orioles. She said orioles in her yard lost interest … Read More “Laura Erickson on the pros and cons of feeding birds jelly”
Why dogs shouldn’t eat bird seed on the ground
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here is … Read More “Why dogs shouldn’t eat bird seed on the ground”
Why it’s silly to buy premade hummingbird nectar
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here is … Read More “Why it’s silly to buy premade hummingbird nectar”
Julie Craves: It’s fine to give peanut butter to birds
In the column “Since You Asked” in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here is a … Read More “Julie Craves: It’s fine to give peanut butter to birds”
Laura Erickson: Feeding birds entails serious responsibilities
This winter, a wolf killed a golden retriever in a popular park on the edge of Duluth. The dog was off leash, so wolf conservationists … Read More “Laura Erickson: Feeding birds entails serious responsibilities”
What it means when Belted Kingfishers vomit
In the column “Since You Asked,” Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Her column appears in every issue of … Read More “What it means when Belted Kingfishers vomit”
Behavior: How owls can hunt even in total darkness
Imagine being in a pitch-black room, your pupils maximally dilated, but you can’t see a thing. You feel helpless. Now picture a Barn Owl on a … Read More “Behavior: How owls can hunt even in total darkness”