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Birds & Birdfy: Why Retirement and Backyard Birdwatching Are the Perfect Pair

by Gary S. Locatelli on Jun 18 2025
Discover how Birdfy smart bird feeder cameras make backyard birdwatching the perfect retirement hobby—relaxing, educational, and full of daily surprises right outside your window.
what is a fortunate swimming bird

What Is a Fortunate Swimming Bird?

by Zahiya H on May 22 2025
What exactly is a “fortunate swimming bird”? More than just a curious phrase, it offers a poetic lens through which we can explore ideas of resilience, freedom, and harmony with nature. This article unpacks the symbolic layers of the term across literature, ecology, and cultural tradition—revealing how birds that thrive in water embody deeper meanings in both human thought and the natural world.
Surprising Swallow Nesting Habits!

Surprising Swallow Nesting Habits!

by ZengChoe on May 07 2025
Swallows are graceful birds with varied nesting habits. Barn swallows build mud cups; cliff swallows prefer enclosed mud nests; tree swallows nest in cavities lined with feathers. Nesting typically begins in spring; some species reuse nests yearly, highlighting their adaptability.
Purple Finch vs House Finch: What is the Difference

Purple Finch vs House Finch: What is the Difference

by LanJensi on Apr 24 2025
This article compares the House Finch and Purple Finch, two easily confused bird species. It highlights their differences in size, coloration, vocalizations, habitat preferences, behavior, diet, and breeding habits. The House Finch is adaptable and thrives in urban areas, while the Purple Finch prefers natural habitats like forests. Understanding these distinctions is important for birdwatchers and conservation efforts. Both species face challenges from habitat loss and environmental changes.
What Birds Eat Oranges From Fruit Bird Feeders?

What Birds Eat Oranges From Fruit Bird Feeders?

by LanJensi on Apr 21 2025
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This article discusses attracting birds with oranges and other fruits. It highlights which birds prefer oranges and provides tips for safe feeding and maintaining bird feeders. The piece also suggests additional fruits for bird feeding and stresses the importance of keeping feeders clean to ensure a healthy bird-feeding environment.
Bluebird vs. Blue Jay

Bluebird vs. Blue Jay

by LanJensi on Apr 16 2025
Two iconic blue birds grace North America's skies. While both dazzle with azure plumage, bluebirds and blue jays differ strikingly in size, behavior, and ecological roles, offering birdwatchers distinct glimpses into nature's diversity.

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