Roadrunners - More Than a Cartoon Character

Posted by Nancy on 6/9/2016 to Fun Facts About Bird Species

What's faster than most humans, can kill a rattlesnake, can survive in a desert and hold a special place in Native American and Mexican beliefs and legends? Did you guess Greater Roadrunner?

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Ravens - What a high IQ

Posted by Nancy on 3/2/2016 to Fun Facts About Bird Species

I would like to tell you about a Common Raven that out foxed my husband.........The raven hopped over to the pebble, picked it up and took off with it. The raven dropped the pebble as it flew over Tom. Final score Raven 1, Tom 0.

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How Intelligent Are Birds?

Posted by Nancy on 1/6/2016 to Fun Facts About Bird Species

I always heard the expression "bird brain" and thought it was a derogatory comment. How intelligent are birds?

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Verdins – Did You Know?

Posted by Nancy on 6/27/2013 to Fun Facts About Bird Species

Fun and interesting facts about the Verdin that you won't find in your field guide.

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Yellow-Rumped Warblers – Did You Know?

Posted by Nancy on 3/30/2013 to All About Bird Feeders

I knew warblers are berry and insect eaters, but saw you said that some warblers could be attracted to peanut butter, suet, oranges, raisins and mealworms. Did I read this right?

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