Explore the Outdoors!

Category: Animals

Here, I write about animals and their small curiosities, feeding habits, and their role in the ecosystem!

  • The 30 most common backyard birds of Maine (with statistics)

    The 30 most common backyard birds of Maine (with statistics)

    n the last 30 years, especially four species have been dominant in Maine backyards: Black-capped Chickadee, the Mourning Dove, the American goldfinch and the Blue Jay. Despite their high total numbers, some have been more widely present at feeder than the others.

  • 30 most common backyard birds of Minnesota? (2023!)

    30 most common backyard birds of Minnesota? (2023!)

    In this post we will look into the top 30 most common birds in the state of Minnesota and we will dive deeper into the top 12 birds with descriptions that will teach you identification of backyard birds of Minnesota, where they come from and how to feed them.

  • 30 most frequent backyard birds of Indiana (photos & data!)

    30 most frequent backyard birds of Indiana (photos & data!)

    In the last few years, backyard bird watching has become very popular in Indiana – and for good reason! Watching birds from the comfort of your own garden is an exceptionally undervalued experience and it is so easy to get started. The absolute most numerous backyard birds in Indiana are: The House Sparrow, The House…

  • 30 most common backyard birds of Illinois 2023!

    30 most common backyard birds of Illinois 2023!

    Whether you live in St. Louis, Springfield, or Chicago, you really don’t have to plan a trip to the Sand Ridge or Shawnee state forests to see incredible wildlife in Illinois! Lots of fascinating birds are already jumping around in your yard or eating from your bird feeder. But maybe you ask yourself – what…

  • Do birds have saliva? (Answered and explained!)

    Do birds have saliva? (Answered and explained!)

    Have you ever wondered if chickens can spit or droll? Or maybe you wonder if your pet parrots use saliva to digests their food? Well, then you are in the right place as I will answer these questions in this post!