Bird Tool Usage: Crows catch grubs with twigs

Martins are Coming!

That means Martin landlords must start preparing to keep up with the arrival in the southern most parts of the eastern U.S. This migration will continue northward with colonies nesting primarily east of the Rockies through early May; sub-adults, those in their first breeding year, arrive 3 to 6 weeks after the adults. Once Martins nest at your location, they will come back every year if you manage the site properly. If you have ever considered attracting Purple Martins to nest near you, now is the time to learn what you need to know to be a successful Purple Martin landlord.

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Sun Conure Care Tips

The Sun Conure is one of the most popular birds being sold today. They are fairly reasonably priced, making them a great starter bird. They are hardy, and easy to care for. They are playful and easy to handle, and the only real drawback is they are a loud screeching bird. They are not known to be good talkers.

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Yellow Weaver Finches: An Overview

Weaver finches, and Yellow weavers in particular, are often known as “weaver birds” because of the extremely complex nests built by the male birds to try and attract females. What is interesting about Yellow weavers is that they tend to live in colonies, unlike many other birds which simply flock together regularly. Instead, the male weavers will build their nests together, working with each other and placing multiple nests on the same branch. This can result in an interesting display when female weavers are around, since they’ll all attempt to compete for the same female’s attention!

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