Mark McKellar
Wildlife Biologist, Mark McKellar has over 35 years of bird study experience and this channel is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of birds, bird feeding and his passion for all wildlife.
Mark owns the Backyard Bird Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mark's Backyard Birds
Bird-A-Thons
As you’ve probably heard me say before, one of the ways biologists monitor bird populations is through bird counts conducted by amateur and professional ornithologists. Many conservation groups utilize these...
Bird-A-Thons
As you’ve probably heard me say before, one of the ways biologists monitor bird populations is through bird counts conducted by amateur and professional ornithologists. Many conservation groups utilize these...
Late Summer Hummers
This is the question that has been asked more this spring and summer than any other. Most of you have been waiting and watching your feeders to no avail. Some...
Late Summer Hummers
This is the question that has been asked more this spring and summer than any other. Most of you have been waiting and watching your feeders to no avail. Some...
The Incredible Egg
There are many things in life we take for granted. Before I started studying birds, eggs certainly fell into that category. Eggs were for either eating, dying and hunting or...
The Incredible Egg
There are many things in life we take for granted. Before I started studying birds, eggs certainly fell into that category. Eggs were for either eating, dying and hunting or...
Keeping Bees out of Feeders
First and foremost I want to make sure that you understand that I have nothing against bees and wasps. They are very important parts of our ecosystem and many, many...
Keeping Bees out of Feeders
First and foremost I want to make sure that you understand that I have nothing against bees and wasps. They are very important parts of our ecosystem and many, many...
How To Attract a Mate (Avian Style)
What was your secret for attracting members of the opposite sex? Perhaps you have/had a favorite cologne or perfume that just drives the “ladies or gents” crazy. Could it have...
How To Attract a Mate (Avian Style)
What was your secret for attracting members of the opposite sex? Perhaps you have/had a favorite cologne or perfume that just drives the “ladies or gents” crazy. Could it have...
Why Did My Hummingbirds Go Away?
Now that hummingbird feeders are slowing down, people are sad and want to know what has happened to their birds. The situation with hummingbirds is not out of the ordinary....
Why Did My Hummingbirds Go Away?
Now that hummingbird feeders are slowing down, people are sad and want to know what has happened to their birds. The situation with hummingbirds is not out of the ordinary....