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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Handfeeding a Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are one of the most beloved bird species among bird-watchers. They’re incredible athletes and have the highest metabolism among all animals. A hummingbird’s heart can beat well over 1,000 times per minute and they can consume more than their body weight in nectar in one day. The video below is of a ruby-throated hummingbird, [...]
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Snazzy bird houses in Madrid
This pic, care of the tech-blog Gizmodo, is one of a number of groovy, hot-yellow, orb-shaped bird houses that popped up on the streets of Madrid last week. Apparently, they were just a temporary addition as part of an art project that modified the yellow balls, which are usually used in construction. The exhibition begs [...]
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Birdwatching in the Andes
A really cool piece from the New York Times yesterday on birdwatching in the Andes, near the Incan ruins of Macchu Pichu. According to the article, this area of Peru is a hot-spot for a number of exotic and rare species such as the Andean toucan and the enormous Andean condor. The author also had [...]
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Hummingbirds in slow motion
One of the most alluring qualities of hummingbirds is their incredibly fast pace. If you weren’t aware, hummingbirds are some of the most freakishly athletic beings on Earth. Their wings often beat up to 200 times per minute and they consume almost half their body weight in nectar each day. For years, photographers and filmmakers have [...]
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Picking the Right Bird Feeder
If you’re a novice in the world of bird feeding, it can be easy to get confused by the wide variety of bird feeder models available. The key to finding the right fit is simply knowing what your priorities are. Are you looking for a specific style or design to match your backyard or garden? [...]
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