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Birds And Lyme Disease
December 29, 2009 – 8:59 pm | 2 Comments
Birds And Lyme Disease

A new Yale study suggests that birds are playing a significant role in spreading Lyme disease over long distances.

Dentist Helps Bald Eagle
December 28, 2009 – 3:16 pm | 10 Comments
Dentist Helps Bald Eagle

An injured bald eagle at the “Bird Treatment and Learning Center” in Anchorage, Alaska is getting a little help from a dentist.

Birdmen
December 27, 2009 – 8:30 pm | 2 Comments
Birdmen

Want to soar through the air like a bird? Well, you’re not alone!

Pileated Woodpecker By Dan Waltz
December 26, 2009 – 7:24 pm | 4 Comments
Pileated Woodpecker By Dan Waltz

See Dan Waltz create a water color painting of a male Pileated Woodpecker in his latest blog post.

Flickr Roundup For Week Of 12/25/2009
December 25, 2009 – 7:15 pm | 4 Comments
Flickr Roundup For Week Of 12/25/2009

Raise your talon if you like some of these new photos added to the Burdr Flickr group this week.

Snow Angel
December 24, 2009 – 3:44 pm | 2 Comments
Snow Angel

On the “Rural Chatter” blog, Beverly posted some lovely photos of the birds in her backyard. My favorite is this little “snow angel”.

Golden Eagle Attacks Cameraman
December 23, 2009 – 1:55 am | 40 Comments
Golden Eagle Attacks Cameraman

OUCH! Sometimes being a cameraman is dangerous work!

Mitten Suet Feeder
December 22, 2009 – 11:28 pm | 2 Comments
Mitten Suet Feeder

I saw a lovely holiday post by Bird Girl called “Merry Christmas to my little backyard flock”. In her photos, there was a mitten suet feeder. Well, a few Google searches later. I finally found it!

Happy Winter!
December 21, 2009 – 10:06 pm | 2 Comments
Happy Winter!

Winter is officially here, in the northern hemisphere that is! The days are going to get longer, nights shorter and Spring ever closer.Get out and enjoy it while you can!

Decorate A Tree For The Birds
December 20, 2009 – 1:44 pm | 3 Comments
Decorate A Tree For The Birds

With a little help from The Zen Birdfeeder, learn how to make a few homemade treats for your backyard birds.

Handmade Bird Cards From Africa
December 19, 2009 – 3:23 pm | No Comment
Handmade Bird Cards From Africa

This time of year many of you are sending out holiday and thank you cards. Here are some that will help those in need as well.

Flickr Roundup For Week Of 12/18/2009
December 18, 2009 – 8:37 pm | 4 Comments
Flickr Roundup For Week Of 12/18/2009

Here are some of the new additions to the Burdr Flickr group for the week of December 18th, 2009.

California Condor Paper Craft
December 17, 2009 – 9:41 pm | 4 Comments
California Condor Paper Craft

Here’s a fun and inexpensive crafty bird project that’s not as difficult as it may look. Hey if I can do it, you definitely can too!

Woodpecker Walker
December 16, 2009 – 3:32 pm | No Comment
Woodpecker Walker

Do you know a future birdwatcher learning to walk? Well, check out this non-toxic eco-friendly Woodpecker Walker by PlanToys.