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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Five bat species you might want to know
They may not be the prettiest of creatures, but bats are some of the most amazing mammals on Earth. There are approximately 1,100 bat species: some exotic, some mundane. Since many bird lovers also own bat houses, we thought we’d give you the lowdown on a few cool bat species. The Vampire Bat No bat [...]
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Busting the Purple Martin mosquito myth
For years, bird enthusiasts have grown accustomed to hearing that Purple Martins are capable of eating “2,000 mosquitoes a day.” This claim has been made primarily by bird house vendors, who often spread it in an effort to bolster sales of Purple Martin houses. A description from Wild Birds Forever, an online nature store, makes [...]
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Hummingbirds migrate for the Winter
The onset of fall means the beginning of cooler temperatures for much of the United States. For birding enthusiasts, this is significant because it triggers the migration of many bird species, including the hummingbird. Of the 12 hummingbird species that spend the spring and the summer in the U.S., most will head back to Mexico or [...]
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