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Tips for attracting Northern Cardinals

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published February 12, 2012

It’s not controversial to say Northern Cardinals are among the most desired backyard birds. With their vibrant red coloration, frequent trips to bird feeders and recognizable song, cardinals usually top the list of people’s favorite birds. While birdwatching in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park the other day, I must have spotted a dozen Northern Cardinals fluttering about, [...]

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Tips for learning how to identify a bird by its song

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published January 19, 2012

We’ve all been there. While standing in the backyard or walking through the park, you hear this mellifluously beautiful chirping and are desperate to identify the bird, but then you can’t pinpoint it. Even though its possible to go birdwatching with only your eyes, any experienced birder can tell you that a lot of birding [...]

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How to make your yard a paradise for birds

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published November 28, 2011

Today is the last day to enter to win a hummingbird feeder. All you have to do is post a picture of a bird you took to our Facebook page and you’ll automatically be entered. You can also get one additional entry by Liking this post or commenting on it! There are three major elements [...]

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Humane ways to keep pigeons away from your yard and bird feeders

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published July 10, 2011

In light of news that disgruntled New Yorkers have resorted to poisoning pigeons in makeshift feeders to scare them away, I thought it’d be a good idea to post on some humane ways to get deter pigeons from invading your yard and feeder. Although pigeons are obviously birds too, they aren’t always desirable and are [...]

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How to make a pine cone bird feeder with your kids

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published July 3, 2011

If you have children, a great educational project is making an old-fashioned pine cone feeder. This helps push kids into the foray of building things, understanding birds and getting closer to nature. To get started on this fun project with your kids, follow these few simple steps. 1. Get the materials together The simplest method [...]

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Tips For Building a Nesting Box

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published May 25, 2011

With breeding season currently in full swing, birds are flocking to ideal nesting sites to raise their young. Birds are very careful about where they set up their nest because they want a spot that will be most likely to yield a healthy brood with little interference from predators and humans. Getting birds to nest [...]

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Starting Your Own Backyard Bird List

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published April 11, 2011

If you’ve been looking to get serious about birding but haven’t had the motivation or time to embark on an intense bird watching trip, consider creating your own backyard bird list. Now I know what you’re going to ask. “How will I see a variety of birds by just looking in my yard for a [...]

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What To Do If You Find a Fallen Baby Bird

By Timothy Martinez Jr. | Published April 5, 2011

With the onset of spring and beautiful weather, more and more birds will begin building nests and raising babies over the next few months. If your backyard has the three ideal amenities for birds (bird feeders, bird baths and birdhouses), there’s a possibility birds will be nesting near or even in your backyard. Since baby [...]

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