Hummingbirds in Montana: A Complete Guide to ID, Migration, and Feeding Tips
I remember the first hummingbird I ever saw in Montana. It was early June, just…
Author: Rifat Ahmed
Rifat is the founder of Wild Bird Lady, a blog inspired by his own backyard birding journey in Austin, Texas. He shares hands-on tips, feeder guides, and birdwatching insights to help others enjoy nature at home. When he’s not writing, you’ll probably find him refilling a feeder or watching a pair of doves hatch their eggs nearby.
Woodpeckers in Montana: A Complete Guide to Their Calls, Habits & Habitats
Montana is a land of wild rivers, soaring peaks, and deep forests—a birdwatcher’s paradise if…
Golden Eagle vs Bald Eagle: Which Raptor Reigns Supreme in the Sky?
Over the past 13 years of birdwatching, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness both Bald…
What Do Cooper’s Hawks Eat? A Closer Look at the Diet of This Agile Urban Predator
It was a quiet morning in my backyard when a flurry of motion sent the…
Why Do Chickens Eat Rocks? A Deep Dive Into the Surprisingly Smart Digestion of Birds
I still remember the first time I saw a chicken pick up a pebble and…
Found a Headless Bird in Your Yard? Possible Causes Explained
As a lifelong birdwatcher, I’ve seen many beautiful and sometimes brutal sides of nature. But…
Why Can Birds Stand on Power Lines? The Science Behind a Common Mystery
Introduction: A Perch Above Danger If you’ve ever looked up at a telephone pole or…
Why Do Swans Kill Themselves? The Truth Behind a Heartbreaking Myth
Introduction: The Tragic Stillness of a Swan It was a quiet, grey morning when I…
Why Do Owls Stand on One Leg? Uncovering the Mystery Behind This Curious Posture
Introduction: A Silent Perch in the Forest I remember the first time I saw an…
Why Do Birds Die? Understanding the Fragile Lives of Our Feathered Friends
ntroduction: A Quiet Question in the Field Birdwatching teaches you more than just identification skills…
Why Can’t You Tame a Crow? The Truth About These Wild and Clever Birds
As someone who has spent over a decade observing birds in their natural habitat, few…
Why Did the Dodo Bird Go Extinct? The Tragic Tale of Nature’s Most Famous Loss
When we talk about extinction, few creatures capture public imagination quite like the dodo bird….