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Bird Cams are Nature’s Spies
The birds around here are fed daily; the meal worms, the woodpecker mix, the bark butter, the cardinal seed, hummingbird nectar, sunflower hearts, finch mix and thistle seed, drippers and misters, and oh yeah, the squirrels too. This is part of my morning ritual, checking feeders and cleaning bird baths if necessary. Some folks think I’m crazy, but it’s so worth seeing an adult bluebird feeding fledlings mealworms from the bluebird feeder. Mornings seem to be so rushed too, I barely catch a glance here and there of the fabulous activity right outside the kitchen window.
So, I’ve devised a new plan, that when I get home and grab some coffee, it’s straight outside to the back deck. Time to sit down and watch the birds who I so routinely feed every single day. Just tonight, it was amazing to see all the species and the cutest babies just learning to use the feeders. Bluebirds, Cardinals, Goldfinches, Titmice, Nuthatches, butterflies, both Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, Purple Finches, and Hummingbirds buzzing my head as I was too close to their feeder. It was like a show.
My next plan is a bird cam to catch all this action while I’m gone most of the day. Bird Cams are like nature’s spies, and I want one! Recording much more than the birds, they should call it a Wildlife Cam. They don’t have to be installed in a birdhouse, just set near some busy feeders and they’ll record tons of activity for later viewing. A great show like this shouldn’t be missed!
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Awesome Hummingbird Nest via Bird Watching Camera
Check out this awesome video of an Allen’s Hummingbird Nest. This person has captured some wonderful activity of hummingbird birth with a bird watching camera.
Not just a few seconds either, there’s a series of several great clips with feedings. Follow the growth of these precious birds and one of natures’ secret little miracles, courtesy of a bird watching camera and one dedicated hummingbird lover! See more clips here. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7543371
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Great Bird Cam of Bluebird Feedings
Check out this great bird cam capturing an Eastern Bluebird feeding nestlings and removal of sacs.
Buying a bird cam is much more feasible now as more models are available and prices have dropped considerably. They’re a great educational tool, as well as just plain entertaining to watch. Bring the great outdoors into the living room with a bird watching camera and witness some of nature’s little miracles!