Yearly Archives: 2011
Nibbles (June 16, 1991–Dec. 2, 2011)
Today, we break from feathered friends to honor a furry one, who is no longer with us…. Nibbles Storm Mohilef (June 16, 1991 – December 2, 2011) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved … Continue reading
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PB Debuts In WildBird Magazine
The January/February 2012 Issue of WildBird Magazine The January/February 2012 issue of WildBird Magazine has officially arrived! Like me, bird lovers, nationwide, are excitedly plucking the latest copy from their mailboxes, nestling by the fire and leafing through the pages … Continue reading
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Backyard Birding, Pacific Bird™
Labels: #birdfeeder, #mealworm, #PacificBird, #wildbird, #WildBirdFeeding, #wildbirdmagazine, Birding, Birds
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Beak of the Week: Lilac-Breasted Roller
As an art aficionado, with a background in art history, it should come as no surprise that I often connect things in the natural world with manmade works of art. To me, it is obvious why people, myself included, are … Continue reading
Categories: Beak of the Week, Pacific Bird™
Labels: #beakoftheweek, #ilovebirding, #PacificBird, #TheBird, Birding, Birds
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Beak of the Week: Wild Turkey
Welcome to “Beak of the Week!” Find the new ‘Beak of the Week’ on The Birding Bug Blog EVERY MONDAY! We thought this would be a great way for all of us to learn more about a different species of bird … Continue reading
Categories: Beak of the Week, Pacific Bird™, Uncategorized
Labels: #beakoftheweek, #ilovebirding, #PacificBird, #TheBirdingBug, Birding, Birds
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Preparation, Meet Opportunity.
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Seneca, Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC – 65 AD) In birding, like any sport, reward is largely dependent upon effort. With birds appearing anywhere at anytime, one must always … Continue reading
Categories: Birding Basics
Labels: #BirdingBasics, #Birdwatching, #PacificBird, Birding
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Impromptu Birding
Like most avid birders, I never know when my luck might strike. Once you start birding, it doesn’t take very long to learn that a ‘life bird’ may appear when you least expect it; or worse yet, when your binoculars … Continue reading
Categories: Birding Adventures, California, United States
Labels: #ilovebirding, #impromptubirding, #PacificBird, Birds
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Hello, Mr. Wood Stork.
Now, usually when I refer to a “birdie weekend” it suggests a Saturday and Sunday of solid birding. However, this weekend, the term took on an entirely new meaning. You see, Michelle and I spent this past weekend in the … Continue reading
Categories: Birding Adventures, Pacific Bird™
Labels: #Birding #Florida #Everglades #Corkscrew, #swamp #birder #WoodStork, #WBFI
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Mansions For Birds?!?
Looking for a bird mansion that won’t break the bank? Well, today is your lucky day! This morning, I was scrolling through one of my favorite websites, Ruelala.com. A guilty pleasure of mine, Ruelala features many of the most sought-after … Continue reading
Categories: Backyard Birding
Labels: #BackyardBirdFeeding, #BirdHouses, #BirdMansions, #FeedingBirds, #WildBirdFeeding, Birding
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Go Wild For Halloween!
Halloween has long been one of my favorite holidays. I’m sure it is mostly because I have always had an insatiable sweet tooth (Put it this way: I’m lucky my hubby is a dentist!). On this day (feel free to replace … Continue reading
Categories: Backyard Birding, Birding Basics, Pacific Bird™
Labels: Backyard Birder, Bird Feeding, Bird Inspired Pumpkin Carving, Bird Watching, Birding, Halloween, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Seeds, Scarlet Macaw
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5 More Reasons To Get The Birding Bug!
#6 BIRDING IS INEXPENSIVE (Birding on a Budget!) If you’d like to start feeding birds in your backyard, it can be very simple and affordable. Options range from offering some clean water and light ground feeding to investing in an … Continue reading
Categories: Birding Basics, Pacific Bird™
Labels: Adventure, Backyard Bird Feeding, Bird Watching, Birder, Birding Basics, The Birding Bug
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