Ceramic Bird Baths

Modern technology brings us many things to enhance our lives this is true. With modern materials we can create some amazing works of are for all to enjoy. Even with all the new resins and polymers available to artisans and designers some of the most lasting and beautiful pieces of art every created were created with ceramic. Humans have been forming and firing works of art for many thousands of years. Much of the early ceramic work not only provided aesthetic values but also great function. Pottery of many forms were created to provide vessels for hold food, beverages and other provisions. Read more »

Woody The Woodpecker

Over the past two weeks I have had two run-ins with woodpeckers. Unfortunately they were both from quite a distance.I have very little experience with woodpeckers so these two recent experiences is leading me to a new interest in cavity nesters. Read more »

Solar Power Bird Baths

Why would you need a solar powered birdbath?  Why would you need a birdbath that has any kind of power associated with it?  A birdbath is just a place for a bird to take a bath and get a drink of water, right? Read more »

Home Depot Window Birdhouse

When my wife and I purchased our house five years ago our back yard had been bulldozed over.  It was just dirt and weeds.  We have since put in grass, a pool, ten or so trees, and many plants.  Many bird have decided to make it home as well, despite the lack of bird attracting bird houses, bird feeders or bird baths.

The first attempt at adding a bird house ended with utter defeat.  Read more »

Go Watch Birds!

Welcome to my bird watching blog.  I plan to dedicate this blog to all things related to bird watching.  More specifically attracting birds to your backyard.

I have a renewed interested in bird watching thanks to two new additions to my family.  Keeping children occupied and teaching them about the world around them is a full time job.  I have found that birding is both fun and educational.  Read more »