Birding Articles

Around one billion birds die because of window collisions every year. But the sad thing is that a certain percentage of those birds did not die immediately from the impact. They were just weakened, making them more vulnerable to predators.  Imagine yourself trying to enjoy a relaxing weekend early in

There are over 900 bird species in North America, and if there’s one thing interesting about these birds, it’s that every species is distinct. This includes their colorful feathers and their unique bird beaks.  But did you know that apart from the appearance, each beak may also function differently?  As

Let’s say you’re having a quiet time outside your home when suddenly a large, black bird passes by. You then start to wonder, is that a raven or a crow?  I know many of us have had these moments, and I can’t blame you because these two are very hard

I recently noticed a blue jay and cardinal perched on the same branch sitting next to one another. After looking closely at these two beautiful birds, I started to wonder “Are Blue Jays And Cardinals Related?”. They’re about the same size and have other similarities, so I decided to research

It was an odd feeling when I realized that I didn’t know the difference between an Eastern bluebird and a Blue jay, but it’s something that I thought about for a while. Instead of remaining ignorant and wallowing in my misery, I decided to do something about it. I researched

Have you been wondering “When do owls have babies?“. Well, I had the same question so I took a little time to perform some research. Below, I will discuss some of the information that I found.   Owls mate once a year usually in spring. This may not be the

The more I research owls, the more I see that they are just like our common songbirds in many ways, including breeding behavior. Although known as monogamous pairs, parent owls leave their young as soon as they learn to fly. But, how long do baby owls stay with their parents?  It

After seeing blue jay birds attack unsuspecting songbirds for the thousandth time, I finally couldn’t handle it any longer. I’ve always wondered why these beautiful bullies were so mean and aggressive toward other birds, animals, and people. I was shocked to learn the truth, so if you’re curious and don’t

My nephew came up to me recently when he saw a blue jay at a bird feeder and asked if I knew why blue jays are the color blue. Up until that point, I hadn’t actually thought about it much. But the query began nagging at me and it wouldn’t

It’s never easy trying to figure out what do blue jays like to eat. I figured out a few of their favorite delectable meals through trial and error but it wasn’t enough. I decided to take the plunge and perform serious research on the topic to pique my curiosity once