A Stellar’s Jay enjoying a bit or morning sunlight in a lichen filled forest. via Stellar’s Jay — nature has no boss
European Starling
European Starling – STurnus Vulgaris © HJ Ruiz via Portraits of Birds – European Starling — H.J. Ruiz - Avian101
Providing winter habitats in the garden
Most of the birds and some of the insects we find in the Washington, D.C. area migrate to warmer climates during the winter. However, many species stay in the DC Metro region throughout the year and must rely on a favorable habitat for food and shelter. Unfortunately, many natural areas are shrinking due to human …
To Feed Or Not To Feed Backyard Wildlife — My Wild Australia
https://www.youtube.com/embed/zAu4-_ZJCdw?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Feeding backyard wildlife is a worldwide phenomenon – people feed squirrels in backyards in Canada, hedgehogs in England, raccoons in the USA, and possums in Australia. Whether or not people should feed wildlife in their backyards is a controversial topic and a very complex one. Here are my thoughts on both the for and …
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Fun with sprouts: Chia Pets
PART 1: Chia Pet By @tiellover We all know that greens are healthy and nutritional for our birds, but how do we get them to eat them? I have a fun and easy way to do this that I want to share with you! First, let’s talk about sprouts for a minute. Many of you […] …
Carolina Chickadee
CAROLina Chickadee – Poecile Carolinensis © HJ Ruiz via Portraits of Birds – Carolina Chickadee — H.J. Ruiz - Avian101
So, you want a parrot
By @elvisbird (IG)/ @elvisbird _dean Parrots are colorful, beautiful, and entertaining. Those qualities create a desire in many people to have their own bird. Like those people, I admired parrots, but I never thought much about owning one until one day, my grandson Carson brought home a beautiful cockatiel. He named him Hamilton. Immediately, I […] …
Wonder & Beauty
My girl Keito, such a beauty, such a joy. I'm blessed we found one another.
Birdie Halloween Costume Contest Winners!
We’d like to congratulate all contestants for their spooky, cute, and scary costumes, thank you for making our inaugural Halloween costume contest such a success! Okay, here we go, the votes have been tabulated, and the winners are…. GRAND PRIZE WIINER of a feature story on BirbObserver goes to @franksandbeans.macaws (Instagram) SECOND PRIZE goes to…@owa_bob […] …
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The Northern Herper 
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