Recently, the range of the blue jay has extended northwestwards so that it is now a rare but regularly seen winter visitor along the northern US and southern Canadian Pacific Coast. Are all blue birds blue jays ? In actuality, though, blue jays aren’t really blue Instead, the blue appearance is a trick of science, … Read more
Steller’s jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is a bird native to western North America and the mountains of Central America, closely related to the blue jay found in eastern North America. It is also known as the long-crested jay, mountain jay, and pine jay. It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains. What is … Read more
As an animal spirit, the painted bunting represents knowledge and intelligence with an emphasis on utilizing your voice to “sing” your thoughts and speak from your heart The bunting is a reminder to add color and vitality to your life. Why are painted buntings rare? One of the biggest factors in Painted Bunting decline is … Read more
Do birds live in birdhouses year round? Placing birdhouses in the backyard is one of the great ways to attract cavity-nester birds. These enclosed houses allow hundreds of bird species to stay and raise their families. Many folks take their birdhouses down before winter, but others leave theirs out all year round. Do birdhouse holes … Read more
Do birds occupy birdhouses in winter? You may be surprised to find out that birds do make use of birdhouses in the winter Not all birds migrate to warmer climates during the colder winter months, and not all birds nest in trees or shrubs. Birdhouses provide birds a place to roost and get out of … Read more
A nest inside a bird house is completely hidden from a predator’s view A nest in a box is safer than a nest on a branch even though it has a single entrance. More entrance hole s result in greater exposure of the nest, eggs, and young to the outside environment. How much do bird … Read more
The key to attracting eastern bluebirds to nest in your yard is to have plenty of potential nesting locations, food and water bluebirds do prefer more open area so if your yard is heavily wooded you’ll enjoy many other nesting birds, but probably not bluebirds. Where do most bluebirds live? Bluebirds leave breeding grounds in … Read more