Chernobyl – anyone care?

Chernobyl’s coffin is cracking. Birds and rainwater have gotten inside the steel-and-concrete shelter hastily built over the reactor that blew up in 1986, and officials worry about what is getting out. The “sarcophagus” over reactor No. 4 is reaching the end of its life span. Does anyone even care?

Winter Bird Care – Getting Your Back Yard Birds Through Wintertime

Many factors combine to make the winter months tough ones for our feathered friends. Food can be hard to find, as there is less of it, and what there is may be covered by snow and ice. The bushes and plants are mostly dormant, and for those birds that normally feed on insect, these too [...]

Red Tailed Black Cockatoos–A 7 Point Care Guide For Owners

As highly intelligent birds, Red Tailed Black Cockatoos can often be the cause of both great amusement, and certain challenges. The following points highlight some of the main issues which will need careful consideration. 1. You may have bought your cockatoo a cage which looks as though it is quite impenetrable. However, be aware that [...]

Unique And Useful Birdfeeder And Bird Care Products

Nature offers some wonderful things that are relaxing and joyful. Feeding, watching and spending time with the birds is one of them. It is a treat to watch the amazing variety of British birds, their interactions with each other and their methods of feeding. To watch birds you may go to woods or country parks [...]

How do you take care of just-hatched pigeons?

We found a baby pigeon on the concrete in our yard. Right now it’s in a “nest” inside; a warm towel. We don’t know how long it was on the concrete and the air outside is a little bit cold but it’s sunny. How do you suggest we take care of it and how can [...]

Winter Bird Care – Help Your Backyard Birds Through the Winter

One of the harshest facts about the winter months, especially in the northern states, is that many factors combine to make it hard for birds to find food.  First, there is just less of it.  Plants that many birds might feed on, such as berries, have just stopped producing in many areas, and those birds [...]

Selection of Duck Breeds and Care of Breeder Ducks

The selection of vigorous breeding duck stock is essential. Breeder ducks are selected from the earliest hatches of the year, with the initial selection being made when the birds are about 8 weeks old. A final selection is made before they are placed in the breeder pens. Breeders should be uniform in size and at [...]

Measures on Ways to Correctly Care For Your Solar Energy Bird Bath

A solar bird bath is a great way to attract birds to your backyard fountain without having to depend on cords or electricity. However, to keep the birds coming, you’ll need to properly maintain your fountain, so keep reading for some great how-to information on maintaining the cleanliness and functioning of your bird bath. Treat [...]