This week I share my results from birding at my backyard feeding station and along local trails at Chippewa Nature Center as a participant in the 2022 Great Backyard Bird Count. I discuss Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Merlin bird identification...
This week I encourage everyone to get ready to participate in the 25th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count and come together with citizen scientists from around the world for the love of birds! I demonstrate how quick and easy it...
This week I explain why it still might be possible to attract eastern bluebirds to your back yard in winter and offer seven tips for how you can provide quality winter habitat for these bright, beautiful birds! I also share...
This week I share why providing fresh liquid water for wildlife during the winter months is important and offer some helpful tips on how to do so safely. By offering fresh water in winter, you will see a diversity of...
This week I add to my post collection of irruptive migrating finch species and share the sights and sounds of a visiting flock of pine siskins. Learn how to identify this gregarious little songbird and what you can do to...
This week I share some basic concepts for using winter buds for woody plant identification. Learn about different bud types and what bud characteristics are helpful for telling tree and shrub species apart. For a more in-depth discussion of how...
This week I share what to do when a bird hits your window. Learn the general steps to take and have a game plan ready to help your feathered friend! Use this link to locate your state wildlife agencies to...
Happy Monday and Happy New Year! This week I share two poems describing how our connection with nature brings us hope, peace, and happiness. Whether at night gazing at the stars or on a glorious day of sunshine, I hope...
Feeding wild birds can be a really fun and rewarding hobby, but it's important to do it responsibly. In this video I share some of the most common foods that should NEVER be fed to wild birds!
