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Category: Backyard Birds

My posts on backyard birds throughout the US and Canada.

  • Do Gophers Eat Meat – Do They eat Mice?

    Do Gophers Eat Meat – Do They eat Mice?

    Gophers are omnivores but mostly herbivores. They eat plants, such as flowers, roots, and tubers. But gophers also enjoy grasses, fruits, and grains. Gophers don’t generally eat animals unless they need to survive in extreme conditions or if they are starving. So, gophers are mainly herbivores that do to a lesser extent prey on smaller…

  • Identify backyard birds in Oregon! (All you need to know!)

    Identify backyard birds in Oregon! (All you need to know!)

    Oregon is a great place for birdwatching, with its diverse landscapes and rich birdlife. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common backyard birds in Oregon. These birds are easy to spot and can be enjoyed by both novice and experienced birdwatchers alike. So if you’re interested in getting into…

  • Do Groundhogs Eat Tomatoes? (9 methods to keep them away!)

    Do Groundhogs Eat Tomatoes? (9 methods to keep them away!)

    This is a question that many yard owners want to know the answer to. The short answer is yes, groundhogs do eat tomatoes. However, they also eat other fruits and vegetables, as well as insects. However, groundhogs are generally herbivores, which means that they mostly eat plants. In short, groundhogs will eat tomatoes, even unripe…

  • Do Birds Poop While Flying? (+ Other cool bird poop facts!)

    Do Birds Poop While Flying? (+ Other cool bird poop facts!)

    While we know birds as flying animals and studied them at some point in our science classes, there are still many things to learn about them. Birds have a high metabolic rate that allows them to process foods quickly. Because of this, they have to excrete wastes more often than other animals. Because most birds…

  • Do groundhogs eat onions? (How do you stop them?)

    Do groundhogs eat onions? (How do you stop them?)

    Yes, groundhogs will eat your onions irrespective of their tastes. However, do not despair – here are 9 ways to prevent groundhogs from eating your vegetables! Groundhogs (also known as woodchucks or Marmota monax) are herbivores; however, their omnivorous diet includes plant matter (grass, fruits, vegetables, roots, bark), small mammals (baby birds and mice), and…

  • Birds Starting With the Letter G (Complete List!).

    Birds Starting With the Letter G (Complete List!).

    Stuck in a crossword puzzle or just interested in the many fascinating birds starting with the letter G out there? You have come to the right place! Some of the most common names of birds beginning with a g are “Grey”, “Green”, “Great”, or “Gold(en)”. See the lists below for more than a hundred birds…

  • Which Birds Eat Spiders? (10 birds that do!)

    Which Birds Eat Spiders? (10 birds that do!)

    But which birds eat spiders? How do you attract spider-eating birds to your backyard to do the dirty work for you? Read on to find out everything you need to know about which birds eat spiders. 

  • 30 most common backyard birds in Colorado (2024!)

    30 most common backyard birds in Colorado (2024!)

    The birds that inhabit your backyard might vary depending on where you live in a state. However, Colorado, the birds of Colorado Springs and Denver are quite similar to those found in Colorado as a whole, and they do resemble those of Nebraska and Wyoming backyards quite a lot. I have made a list with…

  • Most common backyard birds of Wisconsin (with descriptions!)

    Most common backyard birds of Wisconsin (with descriptions!)

    Many people in Wisconsin are interested in outdoor life, but don’t know where to start. The good news is that there are many options. One way to get started is to learn about the backyard birds that most regularly visit your area. Birds are not only beautiful, they are also necessary for a healthy and…

  • Blue Jay VS Cardinal: Do They Get Along?

    Blue Jay VS Cardinal: Do They Get Along?

    The Blue Jay and the northern cardinal are both brightly colored, charismatic birds featured as sports mascots and state icons in North America. Both are common birds in urban gardens throughout Southeastern Canada, and eastern and central United States.