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Blue And Black-Faced Dacnis
Posted on October 23rd, 2009 No commentsA fascinatingly beautiful bird and its cousin can be found in Central and South America. We’re talking about the Blue and Black-faced Dacnis. They are members of the tanager family. The Black-faced Dacnis lineata and the Blue Dacnis cayana are small passerine birds (12 ½ cm long and weighing about 13 grams). More than half of all bird species, passerines are known as perching birds, and sometimes also as songbirds.
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Cat Behavior And Feral Cat Information
Posted on March 19th, 2009 No commentsDomestic cats are often well fed. However, most pet owners are still amused as why their cats kill rodents, birds and still do not eat them. The reason is, unlike other predators, the cat’s desire to hunt is not to eat its prey.
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Ground Nesting Water Birds
Posted on February 28th, 2008 No commentsHow to Keep Your Cat Away from Their NestsThis is the first of three general articles about ground-nesting birds. These articles are addressed to people who live with cats. To use these articles for their intended purpose, ask local experts whether these birds build nests in your area, at what time of year, and whether local populations are currently increasing or decreasing. Then you can confine your cats when these birds are trying to raise their families near you.These articles would be much more useful if they could include video images of the birds discussed. If you have access to digital video technology, PLEASE feel free to submit your bird videos to AC, so we can link this article to as many appropriate videos as possible!LOONS/DIVERS: Even adult loons are so clumsy on land that their survival seems dependent on the fact that nobody really wants to eat them. And loon chicks stay in the nest for less than a week, sometimes as little as one day, before they start crawling up on their parents’ backs and swimming and diving with their parents. The real danger to loon populations is that these birds live on fish they catch in deep, clear water; too many lakes are becoming too polluted. If you live near a loon nest, you’ll know it. Although they’re called loons because their call reminded somebody of “lunatic” hysterical laughter, nothing else really sounds like loons.STORM PETRELS: Everyone but experts probably thinks of these sea birds as small gulls. There are several species, most of which choose remote, inaccessible nest sites. One species in California, and one species in Mexico, are endangered. Not only can almost all bird and animal predators easily dig up their nests, which are usually built in shallow holes underground, but even grazing animals and hikers are likely to step on them. Adult storm petrels stay underground with their nests until it’s completely dark outside. If you live on the Pacific coast, consult local birdwatching fanatics to find out whether these birds are suspected of nesting near you.
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Easy to Grow Trees and Shrubs for Birds and Wildlife
Posted on July 13th, 2007 No commentsThis list contains some of the most well known and easy to grow shrubs and trees. They all have something in common besides branches and leaves that provides homes and shelter. These ten shrubs and trees also provide food for the birds and wildlife that will visit them. The fruits and berries from several of these shrubs and trees are favorites of several species of birds.The following list includes something for almost every region and zone in North America. If replacing or adding a tree or shrub to the landscape is on the “to-do” list anyway, choosing one for the birds is a beautiful addition, as well as beneficial. The more birds attracted to the backyard, the less insect problems during the warm months. Viburnum:Viburnum is a shrub that has a large selection of native North American varieties available. Some viburnum shrubs are deciduous and others are evergreen. Several of the deciduous types have colorful fall foliage. The native habitat of viburnum shrubs are very similar to that of the flowering dogwood. The understory of large trees is the ideal location for them where they’ll receive shade to part sun. They’re excellent grouped together in shrub borders or as a single specimen plant. This shrub makes a great habitat for birds. Several species of birds actually prefer shrubs as shelter and nesting sites instead of trees. The viburnum varieties that produce berries in late summer or fall are also a significant food source for many birds. The large varieties of viburnum can be pruned into a more manageable size. Height: 2 to 30 feet (many are in the 4 to 6 ft. range)Flowers and fruit: The beautiful white flowers are sometimes fragrant and bloom in spring and last through summer. Some of these shrubs also have showy clusters of beautiful red berriesBest varieties to try: Cranberry viburnum (V. Trilobum) is tough variety. Nannyberry viburnum (V. lentago) produces berries and it also produces sucker plants. Arrowwood viburnum (V. Dentatum) makes a great choice for nesting and shelter.USDA Zones: 3-8Holly (Ilex)
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