Helping Mockingbirds Survive the Harsh Winter Months
Posted by Beth Anne Quinlan, PhD Avian Sciences on 12/11/2020 to
Wild Birds
Mockingbirds are omnivores and eat a variety of foods including, insects, berries, and even seeds. In the summer, mockingbirds dine primarily on insects, and in the winter they eat more berries. This adaptive strategy has allowed mockingbirds to survive the winter months when insects are scarce.
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Wild Bird Muffins
Posted by Birdie Beth Anne on 12/11/2020 to
Wild Birds
These muffins are a great treat for your wild birds! Mockingbirds love them, and so do catbirds, robins, and a variety of other birds.
Festive Pinecones - A Feast For Beloved Wild Birds
Posted by Beth Anne Quinlan, PhD Avian Sciences on 11/28/2020 to
Wild Birds
Making treats for the birds is a fun family activity. This recipe for festive pinecones will attract woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, and tufted titmice.
Promote Healthy Feathers With This Easy Essential Oil Spray
Posted by Beth Anne Quinlan, PhD Avian Sciences on 9/26/2020 to
Companion Birds
This is a special recipe to give your bird's feathers that amazing sheen you've seen on show birds and in magazines.
How to Bake Healthy and Delicious Cockatiel Cookies
Posted by Beth Anne Quinlan, PhD Avian Sciences on 8/29/2020 to
Companion Birds
Show your cockatiel how much you care--he'll love this recipe for cookies as much as you love him!
How to Quickly Prepare Fresh Chop
Posted by Beth Anne Quinlan, PhD Avian Sciences on 7/25/2020 to
Companion Birds
Have you heard about chop but wondered how to make it? Here's what you need to know to make this healthy and delicious avian essential.
Dangerous and Deadly Foods Bird Owners Must Avoid
Posted by Beth Anne Quinlan, PhD Avian Sciences on 6/13/2020 to
Companion Birds
We're all for sharing human food with your companion bird, but there are some foods that can make your bird ill or even kill him. Here is a list of these foods.