Are you some of those who watches nature awaking each morning from your kitchen table?

You maybe have also wondered what kind of birds is flying around your garden.  If you pay attention you might distingue some particularity that will help you to identify them. The most common backyard birds in North America are the crow, robins, cardinal, barn swallow, woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, Pine Siskin and many more.  One good bird field identification book that can help you out is Identifying and Feeding Birds by Bill Thompson III.  This book is a kind of bible of backward birding. You will learn how to recognize each species and some good tips on how attract and enjoy more birds.

Other tools that could be very useful are optics and cameras. Taking a live photo of your backward guest will help you to figure out their species. After a while, you will also start to distinguish their behavior and song.

Once you have learned more about your backyard birds you may want to feed them with the proper wild bird food seed mixes. Usually, bird food is made from sunflowers seeds, nuts, live food (mealworms), suet, millet, corn, safflower, fruits and nectar. In the meantime, you will be able to choose a bird feeder that has the right specifications. Before your purchase, you have to choose the bird feeder’s locations. Where do you want to watch your birds?  Simple questions like how many birds will it feed at one time? how easy is it to clean? could be consider. Another consideration is the presence of squirrels that can take over your bird feeder and scare birds away. Many websites refer to great bird feeding tips.

Check out your backyards and let us know what birds you are observing!

Meanwhile, when somebody becomes more familiar on a subject, like birding, you potentially could discover a new passion. Why not!

Web Resources for Ornithologists http://www.aou.org/resources/index.php