Continuing the archive — slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.
№ 13 Hawks are predators and will eat pretty much anything they can catch. This includes small mammals like small rodents and rabbits, as well as birds, reptiles, ground squirrels, and even smaller hawks....
Yes, they do! Parakeets are known as very intelligent birds, and it's been proven that they can remember things that happen to them for a long time. Parakeets (also known as budgerigars) are members...
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№ 11 Parakeets can sleep with their eyes open or closed, and it all depends on their environment and what they're doing at the time. If they're in a safe place with no predators around, they'll usually...
Parakeets are one of the most colorful birds in the world, and they make wonderful pets. In this guide, we will discuss everything you need to know about these birds. We will cover their physical...
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№ 9 The Parakeet is a native Australian bird that thrives in the outback, desert grasslands and scrubs. The climate in Australia is perfect for these birds as it is hot and dry for most of the year. The...
Eagles flying alone is not an unusual sight. The reason eagles fly alone is that they are solitary birds. They are not very social and prefer to be alone most of the time. Eagles also need a lot of...
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№ 7 Most eagles will roll their eggs to help distribute warmth and nutrients evenly. The yolk stays in the middle of the egg and doesn't stick to the inner membranes. This helps the developing chick...
Hawks are predators that hunt small animals for food. They use their keen eyesight to spot their prey from a distance, and then they swoop down to catch it. Hawks also use their powerful wings to...
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№ 5 Falcons mate for life. During their reproductive years, they stick with one partner. Male falcons have been observed to hunt for food while the female falcon takes care of their young. But they don't...
Falcons can be migratory or non-migratory. Some live year-round in Alaska, the Midwest, the Northeast, the Southwest, and along the western coastline. Other peregrine falcons migrate from South...
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№ 3 Many people believe that hawks hunt at night, which is not true. Hawks are diurnal animals, which means they are active during the day and sleep at night. This is in contrast to nocturnal animals,...
Birds of prey, such as eagles and red-tailed hawk, generally avoid fights with dogs. This is because dogs are known to fight back, which can lead to injury or death for the bird. Eagles are capable...
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