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Which Birding Software Do You Use? [ September 1st, 2010 ] Posted in » Birding Software, Blog

Birding Software Is About Features

Most serious birders have their favorite birding software. The reasons are many but usually come down to which features each birder considers important to them. Some want a handy smartphone app that they know they’ll have with them and others want a more complete birding reference that goes beyond quick identification. Still others use a combination depending on where they are going to be. Where do you lie on this continuum?

Do You Train Your Squirrels?

My Kindergarten Class

Since I moved into my home nine years ago, I’ve had squirrels. My property backs up to a wooded area that borders several properties so I’ve had my fair share. When I started birding seven years ago I decided that I would feed them as well. Since I employ a raccoon baffle on my main feeder station and squirrel baffles on my bluebird houses, I wasn’t concerned about my back yard becoming overly popular. I have a corncob feeder and squirrel box on my back fence and a squngee hanging from one of my smaller trees. There was an initial learning curve for them to learn and trust these feeders but with a mixture of adults and children back there the knowledge was acquired. Whether it took an adult to learn and show a little one or the little ones just happened on it by being nosey, it did happen.

This is no longer the case. Read More …

July 16th, 2010 | Leave a Comment

What’s The Best Way To Keep Squirrels Off Bird Feeders?

You Can’t Make A Deal With Squirrels

sneaky One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is feeding squirrels will keep them from bothering your feeders. This is simply not true. I have yet to meet a squirrel that wouldn’t take anything it could get its little paws on to eat. I have them in my backyard and I do feed them but I take other precautions.