TIPS TO HELP BIRDS DURING MIGRATION
The month of September brings our attention to many species of birds migrating to their winter destinations. Raptors, shorebirds, waterfowl,
Moving in Silence
A major difference between spring and fall migration is the sound. In the fall there isn’t much to hear. Songbirds
UNDERSTANDING BINOCULARS
Birdwatchers love to have a good pair of binoculars. They can enhance our viewing experience allowing us to view birds
Birding tips for condo dwellers
Just because you don’t have a backyard doesn’t mean you can’t still observe avian life from the comfort of your
Getting Ready
It may be hard to believe but some birds are getting ready for the trip south. It doesn’t happen in
CHIPMUNK TRIVIA
If you have a bird feeder you’ve likely observed these little creatures scurrying beneath the feeder collecting seeds and nuts.
Welcome to Summer
If you had the schedule birds do – up at the crack of dawn, spend the entire day searching for
How do birds parent?
All birds lay eggs, but aside from that their parenting styles are as varied as can be. From building a
HOW LONG ARE FLEDGLINGS DEPENDENT ON PARENTS
We will soon see baby birds (also called fledglings) appear with their parents at our bird feeders. Have you ever
Migration is Winding Down
The last of the songbird migrants are arriving. Some warblers, orioles, hummingbirds and thrushes have already made an appearance but
Backyard Dispatches 