Wild Birds

Bird Symbolism and Spirituality
Birds As A Spiritual Symbol of The Divine
Since ancient times, because of the Birds connection to the sky, they have been thought of as a supernatural link between the heavens and the earth. Middle Eastern and Asian cultures often speak of birds as symbols of immortality. In East Indian myth, every bird in the world represents a departed soul, and in Christian art, birds often appear as saved souls. The Crane is a symbol of long life and immortality. The Eagle typifies power, resurrection and generosity. The Falcon signifies, "A Li...

Top Ten Wild Bird Webpages
Wild Birds
Wild birds come in all shapes and sizes: big ones, little ones, fat ones, skinny ones, cute ones, scary ones, you name it. As too do birdwatchers. Here at Squidoo we are blessed with an endless number of talented people who share their love of wild birds through their pages. For your enjoyment, here are my top ten picks as SquidAngel for wild birds. They are in no particular order, each stands head and shoulders above the crowd and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. You can vote for your ...

Feeding Birds Not Squirrels
Save Your Seed for the Birds
You would rather feed the birds and keep away the squirrels and other seed thieves. Here is how. Have you ever set up bird feeders in your yard only to find it swarmed by squirrels, broken by raccoons, knocked down by bears, emptied constantly by critters in the middle of the night? Yes, almost anyone who feeds the birds has had this happen. There is a solution I found and am going to share with you. This lens will introduce you to wild birds that will come to your feeder, some good seeds t...

Birds, Birds, Birds, Birds!
Wild Birds, My Photography, and Photoshop
I love to take photographs. Birds are a great subject if they would just sit still long enough! There are so many varieties of birds that I will never have photos of even one percent of them all, but I can show you enough in this lens to share their beauty and the joys of seeing them. Below, I will share photos I have taken in the past several months, including where and what kind of bird. I won't bother you with all the camera equipment and settings, but if you want them, let me know and I ...

Got Squirrels? How about getting some squirrel proof bird feeders?
Squirrel proof bird feeders - more easily said than done.
I personally love watching squirrels so I haven't put up squirrel proof bird feeders. However, a lot of my friends get totally irritated when their bird feeders are emptied by what they call "rats with bushy tails." How they can say that is beyond me as I just love the little fellas. I love how they sit and warn others off with their squirrelly angry tails flashing left and right. I love how they chatter around the bird feeder, much like workers collect at the water cooler. I just plain old l...

Bird Quiz Time!
Name That Bird!
This is just another fun quiz for you to take to test your knowledge of birds. All the photos here are one I took, most of them in my own back yard. This series of quiz questions is a great educational tool, too. Use it in a classroom, to teach your own children, or to practice your knowledge of wild birds. Ready? Let's get started! Be sure to click next each time to get all 25 questions!

See Wild Birds Resettle With the Seasons
Migratory Birds Are Both Wild and Predictable Signs of the Season!
Along with armies of yellow school buses and unmistakable fall fragrances, migratory birds are on the wing. Migratory birds contribute to the moods I attach to every season. In spring the wild birds make life more congenial. More, hospitable, somehow. I'd like, here, to give a notice to migratory birds whose bravery must play some little part in the instinct for travel. I wonder if they must not feel the adventure of it all. Or, if maybe some of them take pride in gaining access to imperial...

Top Wild Bird Articles
Top Birding Webpages in April
There are so many talented photographers and authors writing about birding, birdwatching and bird photography that it has become easier to divided all the new ones into the months they were published. The lenses featured will all be worthy of a SquidAngel blessing, a bit of a thumbs up that is. This is not to say there is anything actually wrong with yours if it doesn't feature here, simply that these are the best of the best. What makes a good article? Originality is top of the list. Succes...