Susan's Bird Gardens

Bird Garden News – Feb 20, 2012

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:37:36 +0000

This Week's Bird Garden News

Here's another winter bird garden news post - but this one includes garden tools. We also found an article about a bird garden that provides plenty of food, without birdfeeders.

The Gardener's Eden - Mild Days & Mid-Winter Pruning
I love winter pruning tasks, and find that warm, sunny days in late February, March and even early April (depending upon your climate, of course) are perfect for shaking off cabin fever and getting back in the garden! But, before you start cutting, take the time to clean and sharpen your tools, and take a long walk around the .... The early bird catches the arugula! ...
Image Courtesy of: http://www.thegardenerseden.com/?p=25669
Post-pruning clean-up time. All pruning tools are cleaned with rubbing alcohol, sharpened with a whetstone, and oiled before returning to the garden room for storage.

Bird Garden News – Feb 06, 2012

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:02:01 +0000

This Week's Bird Garden News

We found a couple of great article about all the things we can do in our bird gardens during the winter. In fact, the first one offers specific suggestions for the months of December, January, and February. The second one discusses winters in Maine bird gardens!

Winter Gardening Tips | bcliving Even though it's winter, there's plenty to keep you busy in the garden during these chilly months. From indoor tree growing to bird bath maintenance, we've got you covered....

Fun Whistle Makes Realistic Bird Sounds!

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:02 +0000

Unique Bird Watcher's Tool For Bird Sounds

Here's a tool for making bird sounds that every birder will want. It's so easy - and fun - to use, even kids love it. Check it out...

Bird Whistle Sounds
Imitate sounds like the blackbird, nightingale, and other birds! .50 Now 10 for + FREE SHIPPING Worldwide! buybirdwhistles.com

I kid you not! This looks like a fun way to make bird sounds!

Soothing Bird Sounds

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:02 +0000

Put Bird Sounds To Good Use

Bird sounds are not just a "pretty face" anymore. People are using them as a tool for meditation and relaxation. But birding enthusiasts have always found them a source of pure joy!

Relaxation. Sounds of nature, wind chimes and morning song birds.

Relaxation music. The sound of wind chimes and morning songbirds. Just give it 30 seconds or so and the volume/sound level will improve. Video Rating: 4 / 5

I found the video very soothing, as promised. But I still prefer the real thing - live bird sounds in my garden!

Bird Garden News – Jan 09, 2012

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:12:53 +0000

This Week's Bird Garden News

We found this terrific article about a trio of white egrets that visited the author's bird garden pond. You'll find more images and some interesting details about egrets...

Big Winter Birds - Beautiful Wildlife Garden Great Egrets chose their winter feeding grounds in Florida.
Image Courtesy of: http://www.growerssecret.com/i-love-my-garden-blog/bid/100560/Attracting-Birds-to-your-Winter-Garden

We can attest to their amazing, long-legged, gangly body offset by that magnificent feathery crest! Although we don't have a garden pond, we live next to the Pecos River in Southeast New Mexico. We have seen them up close and personal in the remoter areas of Pecos River Lake... we consider it our "personal" bird garden.

We've set up this special RSS feed for bird lovers and gardeners who want the latest bird garden news!

Bird Sounds At Bald Eagle Nest

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:00:02 +0000

Listen To Bird Sounds While Watching A Bald Eagle Nest

This terrific video captures bird sounds during a typical morning at a Bald Eagle Nest. Watch as the parents take turns feeding and nestling the tiny eaglets. Fascinating...

Maine Bald Eagles 2 Eaglets 04/27/10 630 to 11am Bird sounds
Maine Bald Eagle Eagles nesting in a white pine Central Maine BRI Biodiversity Research Institute Gorham Common Loon, Herring Gull, Canada Goose, Mallard Duck, Killdeer, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow Warbler, and Red-winged Blackbird. Common Crow, Bluejay, Black-capped Chickadee, Red-breasted Nuthatch, American Robin, Hermit Thrush Osprey Video Rating: 0 / 5

I wonder if both eaglets are still with us, making nests of their own - do you suppose their eaglets will mature listening to similar bird sounds?

Bird Garden News – Jan 02, 2012

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:27:04 +0000

This Week's Bird Garden News

These bird garden news articles offer some really good tips for feeding birds during the winter. In fact, one has seven tips and the other has ten - lots of good advice here...

Seven Tips For Feeding Birds This Winter | Wild Comment That said both the RSPB and the British Trust for Ornithology now approve feeding birds all year round. Most people believe that feeding garden birds does more good than harm, especially during winter when nutritious food...
Image... Bird feeders: blue tit and great tit feeding / Alan Price

Image Source...Bird feeders: blue tit and great tit feeding / Alan Price (Courtesy of: http://www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/2011/12/seven-tips-for-feeding-birds-this-winter/

Bird Sounds By Einstein

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:00:04 +0000

Not Bird Songs - But Still Brilliant Bird Sounds!

The bird sounds vocalized by Einstein, the African gray parrot, are nothing short of amazing. Although this is a trained bird, her ability to match the trainer's words to specific bird sounds is exceptional. Her name is well-deserved!

Brilliant bird that knows how to make lots of sounds

Birding Watching News – Dec 26, 2011

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:50:49 +0000

This Week’s Bird-Watching News This week’s bird-watching news articles are all about young bird-watchers. The first article details how a young birder got started, what she’s accomplished, and her plans. Image Credit: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/roundrobin/2011/12/19/beginnings-a-young-birder-tells-us-how-she-got-started/ Beginnings: A Young Birder Tells Us How She Got Started – Round … Rachael also kept detailed watch as Blue Jays gathered [...]

Bird Garden News – Dec 26, 2011

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:50:18 +0000

This Week's Bird Garden News

This week's bird garden news articles feature practical and effective tips for storing bird seed.

Image Credit: http://www.hortmag.com/wp-content/uploads/chickadee.jpg

Keep Bird Seed Fresh for Birds | Horticulture - The Art & Science of ... Putting out bird feeders is a great way to attract more birds to your yard and garden in winter. There are some steps you need to take to ensure that the bird seed you are storing stays fresh and safe for the birds to eat, and to ...