BirdCam Contest Winners!

BirdCam Winner #1 Wow!  Thanks, Michelle! I have so many more odd little stories from this place.  I always thought someday I might write a book, although it's likely only other crazy birders might read it.  I'm so glad you liked ... (read more)

Vote Now for the BirdCam Essay Contest Winner!

(Back to Duncraft.com Home Page)  Thank you to everyone who submitted an essay for the BirdCam contest--here are your finalists! The winner of this contest will receive the exciting new BirdCam! To vote for the winner, post your comment ... (read more)

Perfect Cold Weather Foods For Your Birds

(Back to Duncraft.com Home Page) As colder temperatures set in, the greatest challenge for our non-migrating birds is staying warm. In order to keep warm, birds must consume large amounts of calories, which are then metabolized to provide energy ... (read more)

Chickadees

(Back to Duncraft.com Home Page)  The next time you hear a familiar "chick a dee dee dee", listen closely, because a chickadee's call can tell you a lot. Last year, biologists discovered that the more "dees" there were in ... (read more)

How to Position Bird Feeders for Best Viewing

(Back to Duncraft.com Home Page) One of the greatest joys of feeding the birds in your backyard is observing every aspect of bird activity. Hanging your feeders on a tree limb is convenient--but too often that tree isn't in a position to offer the ... (read more)

How To Choose a Squirrel Proof Birdfeeder

(Back to Duncraft.com Home Page)  With so many bird feeders claiming to be squirrel proof, how do you choose the one that's right for you? Here we will describe the basic types of squirrel proof feeders and how they ... (read more)

Squirrel Facts 2

Click here to visit Duncraft These little furry critters may be your friend or your foe, but after reading these fascinating facts about squirrels, you will have to admit they are very interesting!   1. Did you know that there are more than ... (read more)

Welcome winter birds with ice-free water!

(Back to Duncraft.com Home Page) All creatures need water, and birds are no exception. Birds bathe in water to keep their feathers clean and to help remove parasites. And, although most songbirds extract enough water from the fruits, berries and ... (read more)

What is the Birdcam?

(Back to duncraft.com homepage) To coincide with the listing of the Wingscapes BirdCam on Duncraft’s website, Duncraft asked me to share the story of the BirdCam’s development. The story of the BirdCam’s development is an ... (read more)

Win a BirdCam!

(Back to duncraft.com homepage) Finally! A contest for those of us you who are “photographically” challenged! So here’s the perfect contest for those of you who have been unable to enter our previous photo contests. No camera is ... (read more)