Migration is Winding Down
The last of the songbird migrants are arriving. Some warblers, orioles, hummingbirds and thrushes have already made an appearance but
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TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SUMMER BACKYARD BIRDING
Now that warmer weather is finally here, I would like to offer some tips on making your yard an inviting
How to Help Mommy Birds in the Spring
Spring is here and if you’re a bird that means one thing: it’s nesting season. With their migrations complete, birds
Move in Time
It is time to get ready for new tenants to set up for the season. If you have not cleaned
NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH
Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? In 1994 US Congressman John Porter from Illinois acknowledged
EUROPEAN STARLINGS
All European Starlings in North America descended from 100 birds set loose in Central Park New York in 1890. This
TURNING YOUR BACKYARD INTO A WINTER BIRD HAVEN
Exciting News! Beginning on December 31, we will be starting our Backyard Winter Birdscape Contest. This contest will run until
Winter Preparations
Brief periods of snow and cold are becoming more regular with each passing week. The birds have noticed it as
Winter is Coming – What Can I do to Help the Birds?
This fall we have been fortunate to enjoy lovely weather throughout the month of October and now well into November,
What’s for Dinner?
Variety is the spice of life and when it comes to birds, having more than one type of seed on
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