https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/502.rssNew Posts Tagged 'bird-watching' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2020-06-09T19:43:17Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58653Why aren't birds using these feeders?Neekuhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/174582019-04-19T18:50:59Z2020-06-09T19:43:17Z<p>I've been hanging these fat balls for a good while and they're intact. Previously I was hanging a feeder filled with seeds (for birds) in front of the window and that was also intact for a while...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39727Do birds eat chillies? Do they feel the chilli heat?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-04-12T18:39:25Z2019-11-03T11:01:47Z<p>We had a few <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-browed_bulbul" rel="noreferrer">white browed bulbuls</a> visit us recently. </p>
<p>One of them seemed to have a peculiar interest in t...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59657Why is there such a singular place for bird watching?Christos Haywardhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/4792019-09-24T19:12:40Z2019-10-03T03:08:39Z<p>There are a lot of interesting things in nature, but of all land vertebrates, birding has highly disproportionate attention. People (perhaps including birding enthusiasts) may note and appreciat...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40271Why do I never see robins in the woods?Catershttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/22412015-09-15T17:22:42Z2019-09-25T21:14:28Z<p>I know that there might be robins in the woods that I just never see. But why don't I see any robins. I see lots of birds including chickadees, cardinals, and blue jays. There are Hawthorn trees...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53837What is the smallest owl in the world, and where can I see one?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-03-25T00:20:05Z2019-09-25T00:06:09Z<p>I've read that there are up to 200 species of owls, encompassing many sizes, shapes and colors.</p>
<p>Ornithologists and scientists continue finding new species and sub-species. They also re-n...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43039Where can I find help identifying an owl by its call?Glenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/201732012-02-26T18:48:30Z2019-07-01T20:04:45Z<p>I am in a semi-rural area of Aldergrove, BC Canada--close to the US border. From our house we can hear the call of what we think is an owl, but would like to know what particular species. We w...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53964Why are common grackles standing on our bird feeders with their heads pointed straight up?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-04-08T20:22:01Z2019-06-29T16:57:43Z<p>I live in Northeastern United States, where it's spring at the moment. We keep bird-feeders throughout the year, so those that over-winter always have something to eat. </p>
<p>As is usual at ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58983Birds not eating Nyjer (thistle seed)?DBADonhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/311992019-06-17T17:22:36Z2019-06-20T13:34:32Z<p>I purchased a sock filled with thistle and a large bag of bulk thistle from the same store. The sock is hung and the bulk thistle is in a feeder, but the birds don't eat from either. </p>
<p>Is...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51322What can I provide to help a robin build her nest?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132016-05-19T03:31:18Z2019-05-12T10:10:55Z<p>We went away for five days and came home to find a robin building a nest in the crook of the downspout of our gutter. I live in Massachusetts, in Northeast United States, so she's probably an Am...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58722White Throated Magpie Jay - Costa Ricabigyerthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/311812019-05-08T15:00:47Z2019-05-08T15:00:47Z<p>My wife and I have been watching these magpie Jays for a while and I was just wondering what if all would be the purpose of the plume on their heads. It's strange in it's a single strand with a ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50976Selecting magnification for binoculars for hunting at 100 yards?Unknown Coderhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172532016-04-03T21:39:34Z2018-12-14T01:58:52Z<p>I am trying to find some binoculars for hunting. I generally zero my rifle to fire at 100 yards. I really can't imagine shooting animals much further than this distance, although for scouting an...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39750What kind of bird is outside my window?chesterhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/196982018-04-21T07:26:27Z2018-11-22T04:14:10Z<p>I live in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Recently, there has been a bird sitting in the mesquite tree outside my window, singing. This bird comes in the middle of the damn night. Once 3am, once 5am, and...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48497Why do Robins tilt their head to the side before pulling a worm out of the ground?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-06-11T08:18:13Z2018-11-05T03:53:01Z<p>I've seen this happen several times. The robin hops along, stops, tilts it's head slightly and then grabs the worm/grub, etc.</p>
<p>What's the purpose of this gesture? </p>
<p>I'm thinking it...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39757How can I photograph a kingfisher in the United Kingdom?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12018-04-23T08:51:23Z2018-10-08T00:30:16Z<p>I want to take some photographs of Kingfishers in the United Kingdom. How do I find them, get close to them, etc? </p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/cdutB.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48378Help identifying black and white "square winged" bird?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-05-27T08:15:32Z2018-07-28T22:24:43Z<p>I keep seeing a particular bird lately and I don't recognise it. Can anyone help?</p>
<p>I've only ever seen it from the car and in flight so I have no photo's unfortunately.</p>
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<li>It's...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56900Where are some accessible flat areas for handicapped birders in Acadia National Park in Maine, USA?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132018-07-15T00:05:14Z2018-07-19T19:45:46Z<p>We're planning a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine, USA. It would be in July or August. We'll be spending two days, with a night in a hotel in one of the surrounding towns. (We haven't chose...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48630Why do seagulls circle around at high altitudes?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-07-03T14:26:25Z2018-07-02T23:33:17Z<p>I was recently at a music festival in a field here in the UK. It was a nice hot day and I was staring up into the lovely blue sky. I noticed there were high numbers of seagulls circling above, s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56827How do songbirds and small animals know when there's a hawk in the immediate vicinity?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132018-06-29T01:44:23Z2018-06-29T01:55:50Z<p>At any given time in our yard, we have at least 20 birds, up to the same number of squirrels, 15 or so chipmunks, and a few rabbits. Our many feeders and birdbaths are mostly under big trees and...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40482What should I feed ravens/crows?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-10-02T07:57:14Z2018-06-26T10:48:21Z<p>There are some big raven's I've noticed visit our housing estate in the early am. They're big majestic birds and I quite like them. What food would you put out to encourage these into your garde...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56572How can I help an injured crow fledgling with a hurt leg?Robohttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/294302018-05-30T05:44:48Z2018-05-31T01:17:56Z<p>I found this guy right under my window, huddled in a corner and bleeding a lot (for a crow) from his leg. You can see that the leg is sort of twisted backwards on these two pics, and you can see...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55972Is there a way to attract more birds to my yard without a bird feeder?abnryhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/289242018-03-19T21:16:40Z2018-03-30T13:17:32Z<p>I live with my parents. I love bird watching, and would love a bird feeder, but my mother does not want to keep one fearing it will attract rodents which may carry lyme disease. We've had bad ex...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56063Possible resources to identify birds while outdoors (preferably in the Indian subcontinent)?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-03-29T14:09:36Z2018-03-30T01:44:26Z<p>I get to travel a lot in the richly biodiverse <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ghats" rel="nofollow noreferrer">western ghats of India</a>. While hiking, one of the most difficult...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52572Does feeding migratory birds in the fall affect the timing of migration?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132016-10-29T23:28:52Z2018-03-05T20:18:58Z<p>On the east coast of the United States where I live, various species of birds migrate South (sometimes West) for the winter. Some stop briefly on their long trek, others have been here for month...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40295Why do I often see male robins with female robins?Catershttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/22412015-09-18T06:07:17Z2018-01-23T18:43:47Z<p>Observing and understanding the behavior of wild animals is an integral part of enjoying the outdoors. Hence the following question about the behavior of robins. </p>
<p>Even when it is not br...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48557How to encourage birds into the garden of a rented house?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-06-19T08:38:04Z2018-01-19T19:49:53Z<p>I live in a relatively rural area of North Wales in a new build house. I've been trying to encourage birds into our garden with limited success. There are plenty of birds in the area just not ma...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53141How can I tell the difference between an American Crow, and a Common Raven that lives in America?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-01-15T20:14:42Z2018-01-18T17:29:04Z<p>I live in Massachusetts, which is part of New England, in the Northeast section of the United States. We have a large number of birds I identify as crows, and only crows. I've heard of ravens, b...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50986Are crows more interested in identifying individual humans than vice versa, and if so, why?B. Clay Shannonhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/46172016-04-04T21:59:45Z2018-01-18T17:28:50Z<p>I live in Crow City, USA (AKA Monterey, California).</p>
<p>I can't tell one crow from another without their perching right next to me on a bust of Portola. They seem to all be clones of each o...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48774Do Herons travel alone in New England?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132015-07-22T18:09:01Z2017-12-16T20:44:43Z<p>We live in Massachusetts, and love trees, flowers, and wildlife of all kinds. Sometimes when wandering around marshy areas, especially in New Hampshire and Vermont, we're blessed with a sighting...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49803Is "dynamically soaring" suitable as a bird identification feature?OddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392015-12-01T10:52:22Z2017-12-12T02:06:59Z<p>I've never heard of a bird besides the Albatross which is able to use "Dynamic Soaring". Am I able to draw any conclusions out of this behavior? Like, can I say "it's definitely an Albatross" or...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41434Does a bird really abandon the nest? Will similar birds re-use it?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002015-09-28T16:41:25Z2017-12-12T02:00:31Z<p>This <em>may</em> appear a bit opinion-based. </p>
<p>Birds take a while and a lot of effort to build a nest. Is it okay to take that pretty nest as a sample or a show-piece to put in a persona...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53640Do American mourning doves only make their plaintive cooing sound where people can't see them?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-03-01T22:54:02Z2017-12-12T01:59:43Z<p>We have <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mourning_dove" rel="noreferrer">American mourning doves</a> in abundance in Massachusetts. They spend months in our yard, eating seeds both on the ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54344What is this black and white bird with thin brown legs and a multi-colored beak, found in Massachusetts USA in January?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-06-12T21:37:51Z2017-12-12T01:59:36Z<p>I live in the central region of Massachusetts, United States. </p>
<p>Last January we found this lovely bird eating suet in our suburban back yard. It's in a section of about ten feeders, mostl...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50022Lots of birds together at the same timeCatershttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/22412015-12-12T21:58:47Z2017-12-09T04:53:46Z<p>This year in October I saw a lot of robins, male and female, finches and chickadees, and geese flying south.</p>
<p>Surprisingly I didn't see many juveniles from previous broods. My guess is th...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50486Swans jammed together in a small pondOddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392016-02-08T09:04:24Z2017-12-09T04:53:37Z<p>Due to heavy rain, the water level raised drastically in the last days and arose a few small "ponds" besides our local river. Also the main stream is accordingly extremely wild these days. </p>
...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54633What is this brown bird with a white area over its eye, found on the top of a pine tree in Ohio?Davehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/276152017-07-22T22:52:19Z2017-12-09T04:49:17Z<p><strong>Any ideas what bird is making this song?</strong> Unfortunately, this photo was the best I got, but I did get a lot of audio of it's call (the YouTube video has a bunch of them clipped ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51481Swift, Swallow or House Martin?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12016-06-07T14:33:06Z2017-12-09T04:48:22Z<p>What are the identifying features that allow you to tell the difference between these 3 common UK summer visitors?</p>
<p>I've been <a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discov...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51326Did I see an Osprey?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12016-05-19T09:12:14Z2017-12-09T04:48:06Z<p>My friends think that I'm mad, but I'm pretty sure I saw an Osprey the other day. Could anyone confirm that what I observed is an Osprey (<em>Pandion haliaetus</em>) or, at least, Osprey-ish?</p...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48504Identify this bird call?Jezhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/9092015-06-11T11:22:31Z2017-12-09T04:47:21Z<p>Could somebody please identify the birdcall in <a href="http://game-point.net/misc/BirdCall.mp3">this recording</a>? The bird is calling at 00:01, 00:10, 00:29, 00:36, 00:52, 01:06, and 01:18. ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40190What is the meaning and proper usage of the term "irruption" in bird behavior?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-11-29T01:10:13Z2017-12-01T01:22:59Z<p>The author of a <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/17479/possible-snowy-owl-seen-in-the-trees">question</a> on this site wondered if they had possibly seen a snowy owl. </p>
...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50910Is there a type of binoculars to view both nature reserves (birds, etc.) at a distance, and airplanes?seventyeightisthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/246812016-03-27T12:31:41Z2017-10-03T10:54:25Z<p>I'm after a pair of binoculars for visiting Nature Reserves to get a better view of colonies of birds on the water (at some distance) etc. </p>
<p>Separately I'm interested in aviation and bein...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50087What should I do if I disturb a bird of prey with a kill?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-12-18T10:34:58Z2017-07-28T05:38:57Z<p>A friend of mine disturbed a bird of prey (I think it was a kestrel or sparrow hawk) that had just killed a pigeon in her back garden. The pigeon was still alive when she found it but died soon ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53113Best food to attract Blue TitsOddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392017-01-12T04:02:51Z2017-01-14T01:42:14Z<p>We have a bird feeder in the garden and fail to attract Blue Tits. Which food should we put in there? </p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50990How can I prevent my binoculars from steaming up?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12016-04-05T12:45:29Z2016-04-06T07:22:57Z<p>I went for a walk last night in my local woods. I took a pair of binoculars with me. It was quite a cool evening (not that cold). Every time I put the binoculars to my face though to look at som...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40878How to differentiate between a Hobby and a Kestrel?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12016-02-15T11:31:22Z2016-02-15T21:45:30Z<p>I often see Kestrel's in the countryside around my house (<a href="https://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/h/hobby/">Hobby</a> & <a href="https://www.r...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41429What type of bird seed attracts the most amount of birds?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-09-28T10:21:50Z2015-10-02T07:58:24Z<p>When looking for bird seed (particularly this time of year, Autumn) what kind of bird seed should I be using to attract the most amount of birds into the garden? Is the seed even important or wi...