5 Amazing Facts About Bird Migration
Animals can do some pretty incredible things, but perhaps no feat in the animal kingdom is more spectacular than the
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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
Getting Ready
It may be hard to believe but some birds are getting ready for the trip south. It doesn’t happen in
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
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
Backyard Dispatches 