Mallards are some of the most common wild ducks in North America. Their behavior also overlaps significantly with many other common duck species, making mallards an excellent place to start learning about the world of wild ducks. So today let's take a dive into the exciting world of mallards. For a video introduction you can check out the following video that highlights some common … [Read more...] about Mallard Duck Behavior Explained: Diet, Mating, Calls & More
Learn Bird Language
This page contains information about bird language. This is a skill that I've put a lot of energy and practice into. It's one of my passions and I'm very excited to share it with you.
Canada Goose Calls (And What They Mean)
Canada goose calls are some of the most commonly heard sounds in north american wetlands. But have you ever wondered what these calls actually mean? Most Canada goose calls relate to territorial and courtship behaviors, as shown in the following video: Additionally, it’s possible to identify male and female Canada geese by their voice, which can help us further interpret goose … [Read more...] about Canada Goose Calls (And What They Mean)
How To Find Crow Nests:
Crows are very sneaky about the location of their nests. But with so many crows raising families around our homes and neighborhoods, crows nests are actually very common. So how can you find them? This video has everything you need to find crow nests: As shown above, there are 3 main methods you can use to find a crow nest in early spring: Let's look at these more … [Read more...] about How To Find Crow Nests:
Do Owls Eat Birds? (And How Do They Catch Them?)
Considering how fast and agile birds are, I've sometimes wondered whether owls can actually catch birds for food. Well it turns out that while the primary diet of owls is small mammals like mice and voles, owls do eat birds on a fairly regular basis. Birds typically only account for about 10% of an owl’s diet. However considering that owls need to eat every day, this is still quite a few … [Read more...] about Do Owls Eat Birds? (And How Do They Catch Them?)
Crow Habits & Behaviors (And What They Mean…)
Have you ever seen a crow doing something strange and wondered what it means? I’ve been studying crows for a long time and today I’d like to cover some of most common and revealing crow behaviors you’re likely to see in the field. Crow behavior helps us understand crows through careful observation of their body language, vocalizations & actions. We’ll start with the most common … [Read more...] about Crow Habits & Behaviors (And What They Mean…)
8 Bird Watching Tips For Winter (That You May Not Have Heard)
Even though there’s less diversity of bird species in winter, many common northern and year round species are still quite active. These factors add up to mean that winter is filled with fantastic opportunities to observe a variety of common bird species & behaviors. So let’s explore how you can make the most of winter bird watching with these bird watching tips for the cold season. … [Read more...] about 8 Bird Watching Tips For Winter (That You May Not Have Heard)
Why Are Blue Jays So Noisy? (stellars, scrub & gray jays too!)
If you spend much time in the woods then you’ve probably had the experience of being suddenly inundated with a noisy flock of jays. Jays are sometimes so noisy that even people who aren’t at all interested in birds wonder what’s happening to make them act so crazy. So let’s explore this... why are blue jays so noisy? There are 3 common reasons for noisy Jay behavior: During courtship: … [Read more...] about Why Are Blue Jays So Noisy? (stellars, scrub & gray jays too!)
How Do Foxes Hunt Their Prey? (Technique, diet & where to see them in action!)
One thing I love about foxes is they’re just so easy to observe on the hunt. Foxes hunt in a relatively small area compared to larger-sized predators which means you don’t have to search as far to find them, and their populations can be quite high within a relatively defined area. When you understand their hunting strategy, it’s like a roadmap to having some pretty amazing moments watching … [Read more...] about How Do Foxes Hunt Their Prey? (Technique, diet & where to see them in action!)
12 Essential Facts About Juncos That Everyone Should Know
Juncos are one of the most common songbirds in North America. Yet often when I show a twittering flock of juncos to new bird watchers, they look at me with confused faces and say, “What the heck is a junco?” For being one of the most common backyard songbirds, these small gray sparrow-sized birds are incredibly easy to overlook! So today I’d like to share some secrets from the life … [Read more...] about 12 Essential Facts About Juncos That Everyone Should Know
Robin Nesting Habits: How to Find Nests & 5 Nest Behaviors To Observe
Sometimes the most commonly seen birds are also the best teachers of bird behavior. This is why American Robins are truly one of my favorite birds to watch during the spring nesting season. Pretty much every home in North America with a lawn & some nearby trees will have robins nesting within view. It’s amazing how much we can learn from observing such a common bird that so often gets … [Read more...] about Robin Nesting Habits: How to Find Nests & 5 Nest Behaviors To Observe