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Category Archives: videos
Seagull gives new meaning to “birds-eye view” in video
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to soar through the sky like a bird, now’s your chance. A seagull stole a man’s camera in France and recorded its brief flight to the top of a nearby building. The video went viral with more than a million views on YouTube in less than a week. [...]
Squirrel vs. Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder (Video)
Anyone with a bird feeder knows how cunning and clever squirrels are when it comes to scoring a free meal. Just as the hilarious video I posted a few months ago points out, squirrels will literally jump through hoops and venture passed an obstacle course for food. That’s why I researched some inexpensive ways to [...]
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Real Birds Use Suet Keyboard to Tweet (Video)
Just five years ago, the words “twitter” and “tweet” were only associated with sounds of birds, but the creation of a very popular website had seemingly purloined the words forever. But now, birds are looking to reclaim the words by doing some online tweeting of their own. In truly bizarre news, Voldemars Dudum, a writer [...]
Ticklish Little Penguin is Huge Hit (Video)
Like anyone with access to a computer, I sometimes get distracted by those videos of cute animals doing hilarious things. Although I am usually pretty strong when it comes to not clicking on those videos, I was no match against the clip of an absolutely adorable penguin named Cookie. This cute little guy is a [...]
Alaskan hummingbirds drink nectar from human hands
Hummingbirds are known for being comfortable interacting with humans, especially if it’s advantageous to their feeding habbits. These athletic birds have extraordinary metabolisms and often consume up to half of their body weight in one day in order to fuel their bodies. So, when it comes to drinking nectar, a hummingbird is inclined to do [...]
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What happens when a squirrel climbs on a squirrel-proof bird feeder?
They usually come away without any bird food, and sometimes a bit dizzy as well. Squirrels are one of the most common looters of bird feeders, which is why it’s often advisable to buy a bird feeder that has a mechanism to fight squirrels off. A squirrel-proof bird feeder can come in a variety of [...]
Purple Martins, from Brazil to Pennsylvania
Check out this great video from David Attenborough of BBC Wildlife Nature. It profiles the Purple Martin, a majestic bird species that is a favorite of bird watchers everywhere. The video begins at an oil refinery in Brazil, where, surprisingly, a flock of Purple Martins has taken up residence. There are some stunning shots of [...]