David Mizejewski

David Mizejewski

David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author, blogger, and national media personality with the National Wildlife Federation. He interprets the natural world and teaches Americans about wildlife, how to help it, and how to connect with nature. David has hosted television shows on NatGeo WILD and Animal Planet, and frequently appears on the Today Show, Conan, CNN, NPR and many other media outlets. He is author of the award-winning book "Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife."

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Part 2: 10 Tips for Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay

 |  Jul 24, 2009

Read Part 1 here… Remove unnecessary standing water around your home. Typical hot-beds for mosquito reproduction are clogged gutters, flower-pot drainage dishes, children’s play equipment, tarps and any debris that … Read more

Mosquitoes, Part 1

 |  Jul 22, 2009

It’s Mosquito Time! Summer is the prime time for one of our least favorite insects: mosquitoes.  With the wet spring and early summer in many parts of the country, mosquito … Read more

Baby Raccoons In NWF’s Backyard

 |  Jul 1, 2009

This morning at NWF’s headquarters in Virginia, a raccoon mom and her two babies were spotted in the enormous dead standing tree (called a snag) on the edge of the … Read more

Bald Birds

 |  Jun 9, 2009

At this time of year, you might start seeing something strange at your bird feeder: bald birds.  Blue jays and cardinals are the most commonly reported bald birds, but it … Read more

It’s Baby Bird Season

 |  Jun 1, 2009

I was reminded this week that we are in the thick of baby bird season. I was heading out to run some errands a few nights ago and as I was getting … Read more

Moms Gone Wild!

 |  May 9, 2009

Motherhood is a life-changing experience for humans and wildlife alike. Wildlife mothers devote precious resources to finding a mate, digging dens, building nests, giving birth and protecting and feeding their … Read more

What the Easter Bunny was REALLY Doing

 |  Apr 13, 2009

This past weekend the Easter Bunny made his rounds, leaving baskets filled with marshmallow peeps,  jellybean-filled plastic eggs, and chocolates made in his image.  But real rabbits and their cousins … Read more

Bird Watching: The American Robin

 |  Feb 18, 2009

Robins in Winter? American robins are found throughout North America and are a symbol of winter’s end. The first appearance of a robin is a sure sign that spring has sprung. But … Read more

Valentine’s Day: Weird Wildlife Mating Rituals

 |  Feb 13, 2009

While they might not be giving roses and writing love poems, wildlife have some pretty fascinating–and sometimes downright bizarre–courtship and mating rituals of their own.You won’t find singles bars or … Read more

Fall Migration Update!

 |  Oct 17, 2008

Fall is here and across the country migration is in full swing. But birds aren’t the only creatures to migrate south in the fall. Some species of butterflies and dragonflies … Read more