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Audubon Article

If you want more birds around, start simple. Put out a shallow bowl of water, grow a few native plants, and don’t keep everything too neat. Birds like a bit of mess. Sprinkle some seeds now and then, and you’ll soon spot local birds like sparrows, mynas, and bulbuls stopping by.

Before winter really sets in, it helps to get a feeding spot ready where birds feel safe. Add some cover nearby, keep water from freezing, and don’t keep changing the setup. If you’re wondering when to start feeding birds in the fall, a bit earlier than you think usually works best.

So now you know a little bit more about birds that look like dragons. They’re fascinating, aren’t they? Let’s do our part to make sure these special creatures are around for a long time. Thanks for joining this magical flight through the world of dragon-like birds!

These small songbirds carry a mix of grey and brownish shades. Their raspy call makes them easy to identify by ear before spotting their plump shape. The Gray Kingbird is striking with its upright stance and commanding view of territories; it’s a treat for bird lovers in open, sunny areas. Grey above with black masks, these birds are strikingly tough hunters, earning the nickname “butcherbirds” for their unusual bird feeder tactics.