Tips for Backyard Birding

Mar 12

Winter Encounters with the Timid Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

I am of the opinion that these Ruby-crowned Kinglets are just teasing me and other photographers.

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Oct 7, 2023

My first experience with Red-shouldered hawks

A short story about how I first encountered Red-shouldered hawks, found a nest and watched these amazing birds. Ever since I was a young...

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Sep 24, 2023

Birds of West Cobb visits the Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch!

In this blog, Birds of West Cobb visits the Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch - Read more to find out how Alpaca fur can be beneficial to...

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Sep 17, 2023

Which Feeder attracts the most hummingbirds?

In this blog we explore which feeder attracts the most hummingbirds: We have found that there isn't a single feeder that matters. It is...

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Sep 15, 2023

What is that black bird on my bird feeder?

You asked: What is that black bird on my bird feeder? This page is intended to help our fellow “backyard birders” identify those black...

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Sep 9, 2023

When Do Hummingbirds Migrate?

In this blog post "When do Hummingbirds Migrate?" we take a look at the most typical first sighting and when the resident hummingbirds...

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Aug 26, 2023

A Close-up Visit from a Red Tailed Hawk

In this blog post, we share our story about a close-up visit from a Red-tailed Hawk. The largest hawk in North America came to visit and...

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May 30, 2023

Identifying baby birds at your feeders!

A photo reference guide by Birds of West Cobb, to assist you with identifying baby birds at your feeders in the Spring and Summer months....

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Apr 26, 2023

Introducing the Tufted Titmouse!

In this Blog Post, we are pleased to introduce you to one of our backyard favorites: the Tufted Titmouse! We’ve included photos and...

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Apr 20, 2023

Rose Breasted Grosbeaks Return to Marietta, GA

The Rose Breasted Grosbeaks migrate thousands of miles each year so it’s always a treat to see them when they return to Marietta, GA! A...

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Apr 9, 2023

What are some bird-safe cleaners?

What are some Bird-Safe Cleaners for cleaning birdfeeders, birdhouses, birdbaths and more! Questions come up frequently from our...

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Apr 8, 2023

Best time to Clean Out Your Birdhouse?

What is the best time to clean out your birdhouse? In case you didn't know, cleaning out your bird houses is important for the health of...

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Oct 30, 2022

Incredible Artists inspired by Birds of West Cobb

In this blog post, we share some incredible artists inspired by Birds of West Cobb After around 30-40 posts on Instagram (referring to...

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Oct 15, 2022

Should I buy a bird bath for our yard?

We are asked all the time: "should I buy a bird bath?" The answer is ... absolutely! It is incredible how many bird species visit bird...

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Aug 10, 2022

Meet the Finches of West Cobb!

Identifying House Finches, Purple Finches, Gold Finches and Pine Siskins - the Finches of west Cobb! Greetings fellow birders! We’d like...

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Aug 9, 2022

Do Yellowjacket Traps Actually Work?

In this blog we explore the question: "Do Yellowjacket Traps actually work? " We feel they work very well, however we noticed that...

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Aug 6, 2022

The Wild Turkeys Return to West Cobb

In this blog, the wild turkeys return to West Cobb! The young turkeys are getting larger but all of them are still very timid! After...

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Jul 27, 2022

Is Red-dyed Hummingbird Nectar safe or healthy?

Is store-bought hummingbird nectar safe for your Hummingbirds? Not likely!

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Jun 28, 2022

Identifying the Hawk Species of Marietta, Georgia

Help identifying the hawk species of Marietta, Georgia including: Red-shouldered, Red-tail, Cooper’s and Broad-winged hawks I’ve recently...

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Jun 20, 2022

Do Wild Turkeys live in Marietta, Georgia?

Driving down the road and you may have thought you were hallucinating! Was that a turkey? Do Wild Turkeys live in Marietta, Georgia? ...

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