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Wildlife - What Plants Do Hummingbirds Like in Texas?

What Plants Do Hummingbirds Like in Texas?

The Cigar Plant is a great plant to attract hummingbirds. The tubular flowers of the Cigar Plant bloom from May to August. The blooming period of this plant is ideal for attracting hummingbirds in Texas. The coral honeysuckle is a good plant to have in your yard in late spring and summer. Both of these plants bloom from March through August. The best time to watch hummingbirds is in the spring. In Texas, the flowers of the Coral Honeysuckle are in bloom from March to June. The plant is red and tubular and a great place to spot a hummingbird. …

Wildlife - Facts to know about pigeons

Facts To Know About Pigeons

Pigeons may be seen as annoying bird that does nothing, but they actually possess quite a lot of intelligence. They can recognize their own faces and even record videos for self-promotion purposes. Pigeons also rely on their homing instinct to navigate long distances. This was especially useful during the First and Second World Wars when pigeons carried messages that helped save soldiers from being slaughtered. Pigeons are omnivorous Pigeons are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Mostly, they eat greens, grains, fruits, and vegetables but may also take in small insects like worms or snails. Furthermore, they have …

Wildlife - Do All Bees Make Honey?

Do All Bees Make Honey?

Do All Bees Make Honey? This article will answer your question, “Do all bees make honey?” We all know that honey bees collect nectar from flowers and store it in their hives as food. But what about Apis honey bees? What makes them so special? And do they use honeycombs to produce honey? And do Apis honey bees make honey? This article will help you understand this mysterious creature and its purpose. Bees make nectar Pollen can never become something that humans can use if it weren’t turned into nectar by bees. Instead, bees make nectar to feed themselves and …

Wildlife - Why Feed Birds In The Winter

Why Feed Birds In The Winter

Why Feed Birds in the Winter? For many bird watchers, winter is a bad time to feed birds. There are several reasons for this. In the winter, it’s not convenient. Bird feeders are crowded places that are hard to access even during the best times of the year. It is not necessary to keep them open year-round. Even during warm seasons, most birds do not require your assistance to survive. A healthy bird population means more food for you to eat. But there are some exceptions. Certain bird species may be affected by your feeder activities, and you should take …

Wildlife - How To Attract Birds To Your Yard

How To Attract Birds To Your Yard

Winter is fast approaching, and if you are looking for some tips on attracting birds to your yard in winter, this article will be very beneficial. The winter season is a really good time of the year because you get many more wildflowers. If you have not noticed yet, wildflowers bloom during the winter because they are trying to get out of the colder weather. When spring comes, these wildflowers bloom again. Because of this reason alone, the winter season is a really good time to get flowers and plants such as lavender, daffodils, nasturtiums, and many other varieties. This …

Benefits Of Having Birdbaths In Your Yard

Benefits Of Having Birdbaths In Your Yard

Birdbaths are not only meant to create attractive focal points, but also attract a plethora of woodland creatures like birds, butterflies, and insects that are beneficial to your backyard.  This is undoubtedly the easiest and efficient way to entice wildlife to your garden when compared to building birdhouses or planting beautiful flowers.  Not convinced yet? Among the benefits of adding a few birdbaths to your backyard garden and landscape. Benefits Of Adding Birdbaths 1. Provide birds with a source of water Birds need water for drinking and bathing, especially during the winter season when the natural water supplies have been …

Tips For Creating A Wildlife-Friendly Backyard

Tips For Creating A Wildlife-Friendly Backyard

Making a Wildlife-Friendly Backyard You will create a more natural habitat for wildlife if you plant trees, bushes, and shrubs. Natural bushes and trees will provide shelter from the weather elements as well as providing food and water sources year-round. When making a wildlife-friendly backyard, do not forget that many insects can be harmful to animals. Make sure to include insects such as ladybugs, dragonflies, spiders, aphids, lacewings, praying mantis, ticks, mosquitoes, and others that will provide a source of food and water. Making A Wildlife-Friendly Backyard Trees and shrubs are important to wildlife because they provide shelter and food. …

Wildlife - How to Care for a Birdbath Like a Pro

How to Care for a Birdbath Like a Pro

One of the easiest ways to care for your birdbath is ensuring that it doesn’t get dirty. While cleaning is something you need to take into consideration seriously, there also exist other essential steps that you need to take as a birder in order to make your birdbath most attractive. In this article, I am going to show you how to show you various tips on birdbath maintenance so that you stand out as a real birdbath pro. Cleaning Birds, like any other living things, need to drink clean water. We all understand that clean water is essential to every …

Wildlife - How to Make Your Own Butterfly Feeder Food

How to Make Your Own Butterfly Feeder Food

To make your own butterfly feeder, simply take any small glass jar and make a hole in the lid, allowing you to hang it from a tree branch. Fill the jar with a sugar-water solution and fill the sponge halfway with nectar. Once the sponge is full, place it in a hanging dish and hang it from the window to attract butterflies. Use a string to hang the feeder from a tree branch. The butterfly feeder can also be made into a painted glass project. To create your own fruit-based food, use over-ripe bananas and other fruits. Cut the fruit …

Wildlife - How to Make a Butterfly Feeder

How to Make a Butterfly Feeder

If you’d like to attract butterflies to your garden, one way is to build a butterfly feeder. You can make one from stacked terra cotta pieces or plates. The top plate holds water and the bottom plate contains fruit pieces, nectar, and flowers. Then, all you need to do is hang the feeder in a sunny spot. Here are a few tips to make the process as easy as possible. Easy ways to attract butterflies to your garden Butterfly gardens can be a wonderful addition to any garden, large or small. Butterfly-friendly gardens are filled with flowering plants and a …