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Backyard Birds Revealed is a five-part video series that uncovers hiddendetails of familiar birds.  In each episode, filmmakers Tim and Russell Laman challenge themselves to capture slow motion and wide-angle shots, then delight in the detail and discovery these incredible images allow.  Find the article, which closes with a list of several videos, here:   https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/bird-behavior-at-the-feeder ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

Recommended Resources For those of you who enjoy birds and wildlife in general, this link below will take you to a  video cam recording of an owl nest. It is a compilation of the highlights of the season - and is so sweet!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4H8hQyDcio - This video documentary tells the tale of the world's rarest eagle species, located in Philippines. The Phillippine Eagle Foundation collaborated on this movie revealing activities inside the nests, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onvsjQUjTIc  - Habitat Acquisition Trust  is a regional land trust that conserves nature in the Vancouver region of BC Canada. Protection, collaboration, stewardship and education is their mission. https://hat.bc.ca ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Recommended Resources This beautiful video put out by the University of British Columbia shows us how trees are the most efficient air conditioners, pollution and water erosion controls we have and how to make a difference in your own neighbourhood: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=333168328089151 * Note of appreciation to Patricia Zurita (CEO of Birdlife International) for sending this info our way: A report put out by the Birdlife Partnership covers 2019 and has numerous stories of tangible progress and numerous interviews and more. check it out via this link (download pdf):  https://birdlife.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9d038fec22941c8c91b775879&id=fd9bc5b8ee&e=310b6cd3fb And here is another link from the same outfit via Stuart Butchart (Chief Scientist) who kindly sent this information to me: Click here to download a digital copy of Birds and Biodiversity which analises data relating to birds, targets, projects, and more. https://birdlife.us7.list-manage.com/trac...

Recommended Resources  Today we are sharing a few nature-related resources with you...   Activities and Ideas for 'cooped-up' people : Find  lots of free bird information, games, and activities (including K-8 educational resources ) to help you enjoy birds. Check out this short film about the incredible but endangered Helmeted Hornbill won at the International Wildlife Film Festival . Win a free Bird Academy course: In May, every eligible eBird checklist that you submit gives you a chance to win free access to our Joy of Birdwatching course . ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Backyard Haven for Feather Friends ** Written By : Beth Gardener ...but edited and partially re-written by the blog host on August 17, 1:20 PM. How many times have you watched the birds gracefully fluttering in your backyard? Birds are very interesting and enjoyable to watch; seeing all the different varieties of birds that come to make a home in your backyard. Providing birdhouses to give the birds shelter and nesting is an opportunity to also get to know what type of birds are in your area. Some birds like the shade, while other birds like an open area, and so you may find spacing out several birdhouses helpful. Birdhouses should also be placed on a stand-alone pole instead of a tree for protection from predators. Maybe you already have a birdhouse in your backyard. Even if a birdhouse is not nested in, it can provide safety from predators and keep the birds warm during the wintering weather. Because many types of birds are seed-eaters, they can help you with the w...

Recommended Resource Just one resource today, but if you do an online search - as recommended in the info below - there will be a myriad of opportunities for you, a senior home, a school project, youth group project, etc.: Do you have birds visiting your yard or an area visible from a window?  There’s a great opportunity to get involved with bio-science – all you have to do is grab your favourite beverage and some form of record keeping (digital voice recorder or a pen/paper).  Projects like these are frequently offered to individuals, groups, family, school projects, seniors and others who care about science and wildlife. Typically they involve counting types of insects or birds or other wildlife in the area you happen to be. Scientists use that information in a huge number of ways and these counts are particularly important to conservation and wildlife management programs.  Just do a search online to f...