Are you looking for a way to pass the time while enjoying nature? Well, look no further because birdwatching is a hobby for you! Here are the benefits of birdwatching, information on attracting different kinds of birds, and three species of birds that are common in Temecula.
Birdwatching is something that a lot of people really enjoy doing because not only do they get to sit outside and enjoy the sun and fresh air, but they also get to admire nature and different kinds of birds that are all stunning and unique. This super fun hobby can also improve your patience, reflexes, memory, and can make people feel like they are part of a community.
There are different types of birds that are attracted to different kinds of plants of bird feeders. For example, hummingbirds like brightly colored flowers, so to find hummingbirds, you can look for brightly colored flowers. Finches like nuts and seeds, bluebirds like insects, and so on. If you are looking for a specific type of bird, paying attention to what kind of food they eat can help you, and you can get bird feeders that attract the kind of bird you want to see. This is great if you like hanging around your backyard or you don’t go places a lot. There are many kinds of birds you can see, and there are hundreds of species in our town alone! In Temecula, three common birds include Black Phoebes, White-Crowned Sparrows, and Western Bluebirds.
One species of bird that is common in Temecula is the Black Phoebe (shown in the picture above). They are brownish-black in color with white on the bottom and dark beaks and eyes with long tail feathers. When fully grown, they are 7 inches from the end of the tailfeather to the head. Their singing is usually high-pitched chirps and normally has at least a second in between chirps. Their diet consists of a variety of different insects.
Another species of bird you can spot around Temecula is the White-Crowned Sparrow (shown in the picture above). They are mostly brown and gray with a black and white striped crown and a yellow-pink beak. When fully grown, they are between 6 ½ and 7 ½ inches long from tailfeather to head. Their singing consists of a series of chirps, usually lasting about a half of a second each. Their diet includes seeds, berries, and insects.
The Western Bluebird (shown in the picture above) is a mostly blue bird with a rusty-colored chest for the males and mostly gray with blue wings and rusty-colored chest for the females. When fully grown, they are about 7 inches long from tailfeather to head. The males’ singing is lower-pitched chirping, usually with at least a second between chirps, and the females don’t usually sing. Western Bluebirds eat insects and fruits.
If animals and nature are interesting to you, I would recommend birdwatching because it is so exciting to be able to see different kinds of birds everywhere, including your own backyard!
