The species name of the northern shrike , lanius excubitor , means, “Butcher watchman.” Their nest is so deep that while incubating, all that can be seen of the female is the tip of her tail. A group of shrikes are collectively known as an “abattoir” and a “watch” of shrikes. Where are shrikes found? … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject of “Is Whidbey Island Dog Friendly?”, and I’m going to do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of information. Whidbey Island has a wonderful variety of dog friendly restaurants, coffee shops , breweries, wineries, hotels and hiking trails Whidbey … Read more
They breed in far northern north america and come as far south as the northern U.S. for winter. They hunt in brushy, semiopen habitats, chasing after birds, creeping through dense brush to ambush prey, or pouncing on mice. Where do northern shrikes live? Habitat. Northern Shrikes nest in open areas within the boreal forest (taiga) … Read more
In today’s post on my blog, I’d like to discuss the following subject, which is indicated by the following title: Does Hobby Lobby Have Birdhouses?. I will give you all of the information that is very suitable to the post that you are interested in. I have high hopes that you will find this article … Read more
They are lighter weight, so they are easier to raise and lower They also swing and sway, which martins like and predators don’t. Predators also have trouble accessing gourds. Which way should a purple martin house face ? The good news is that purple martins aren’t picky when it comes to direction; north, south, east, … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject What Are Black Magpies?, and I’m going to do my best to provide as much relevant information as I can. The black-billed magpie (Pica hudsonia), also known as the American magpie, is a bird in the corvidae family that inhabits the western half of North America, … Read more
purple martins will readily find nesting sites that are in proper locations. nest boxes should be in place preferably in late March, but no later than April 15 Erect nest boxes on a pole at a height of 12 to 20 feet. Place boxes in open areas so that birds have access to them from … Read more