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Fifteen Feathery Facts

Fifteen Feathery Facts

What is the importance of a bird’s feathers? It may seem like a simple question, I’m sure the first answer that comes to mind is, “feathers are there so they can fly….DUH,” but there is more than one reason why a birds feathers are very important. Below are 15 interesting facts about bird’s feathers: You guessed it, flying!  - Flight feathers are stiff and strong feathers found on a birds wings. Warmth - Have you ever seen a bird fluffing its feathers in the cold? Well, it’s not only incredibly cute, birds use downy feathers as well as semiplume feathers...

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All You Need To Know About Sisal Nesting Logs

All You Need To Know About Sisal Nesting Logs

Many people have developed a passion for garden birding. We just love watching our little feathered friends fluttering about our gardens. However, caring for the wild birds is not solely for our enjoyment, due to the massive growth of urbanisation the birds are finding it harder and harder to find places to eat and nest. For this reason it is important to regularly place food and water for the birds and to put up nesting logs/boxes. Below we’ve discussed some important information about sisal nesting logs: What are sisal nesting logs made from? Sisal nesting logs are made from an Agava...

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