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Looking for the Perfect Father's Day Gift?
Getting the perfect gift for your dad this Father's Day doesn't have to be difficult. Try something that will
help him enjoy Mother Nature. From food and feeders to hardware for creating the ideal bird feeding station,
we have a variety of unique nature gifts that your dad will love.
Beakview Camera Feeder
Bird Dads Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Bird dads come in all shapes and sizes, but it's their role in raising their offspring that really sets them apart. Here are a few examples:
- Downy Woodpeckers share daytime nest duties with their mate. Only the fathers incubate and brood at night and they roost in the nest until their offspring fledge.
- Chickadee and nuthatch males feed their mate while she incubates and broods the eggs. He also helps feed the young once they have hatched.
- Downy Woodpecker and American Goldfinch fathers lead their fledglings to food sources, including bird feeders.
Look for these and other seasonal bird behaviors as more and more fledglings show up (with or without their fathers) in your backyard.