This week I discuss how to be a good backyard bird feeding steward. Salmonellosis is a bacterial disease that we should be on the lookout for, given the influx of finches this winter and the onset of spring migration. Learn...
This week I share another main character in the 2020 eastern "superflight" of finches and talk about the common redpoll, an irruptive winter migrant. An energetic flock took over our back yard this winter and made for some great birdwatching....
This week I share a small piece of the 2020 eastern "superflight" of finches and talk about the evening grosbeak, an irruptive winter migrant. Special thanks to Randy Kursinsky for allowing me to film at his feeders, where a fun...
This week we cover the importance of snags as wildlife habitat and how to create and enhance snags for cavity nesting species. Curt Holsinger from Timber! Tree Care LLC conducts an impressive live demonstration on one of his own trees....
Make good use of these last few hours of daylight or listen in the dark. Go outside and look and listen for birds or observe your bird feeders from inside and report your observations to the Great Backyard Bird Count...
Learn about another fun citizen scientist opportunity for this coming weekend, the Great Backyard Bird Count (www.birdcount.org). Join birdwatchers from around the world and share observations of birds in your yard, community park, or other favorite birding spot. Come together...
This week I spent some time filming winter visitors in the back yard. I hope you enjoy these cute American tree sparrows!
This week I talk about tundra swans and take a look at a large flock in Michigan's thumb area. Again special thanks to Mike Nelson for scouting the flock's location and Rita Seston for braving the cold, snowy day to...
This week I ventured out to find some beautiful snowy owls in Michigan's thumb area. Special thanks to Mike Nelson for scouting great places to observe these lovely winter visitors and Rita Seston for braving the cold, snowy day to...
