Winter can seem like a difficult time to watch for wildlife. Trees have dropped their leaves, a good number of birds have migrated south and many mammals have gone into … Read more
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Join Wildlife Watch and Discover Nature in Your Backyard
Do you enjoy taking nature walks with your family and watching for local wildlife? Have you spotted an interesting bird at your backyard feeder? Are you an amateur nature photographer? … Read more
Creating a Field Guide to Your Backyard, Part II
In April I introduced a no-cost, low-impact way to observe and enjoy nature with your kids by creating a field guide to your own backyard. Taking as little or as … Read more
Be-Bopping with Pigeons
Keep your eyes open–wildlife can be found anywhere, even on the busiest city streets. Read more
The Joy of Camping
What’s the best thing about camping? These days, I’d say it’s getting away from my car and my computer for a few days. When I was a kid, I would … Read more
Seven Tips for Bird Feeding on a Budget
It’s no secret that the economy has slowed down in recently months. Gas and grocery prices are up, and we’re all looking for ways to save a buck. So what’s … Read more
Spring Bird Migration is in Full Swing!
Spring bird migration is in full swing. Here are just a few of the species to be on the lookout for in your region this week. Northeast Ruby throated hummingbird … Read more
Create a Bird-Friendly Habitat
Here are a few tips for attracting birds to your garden: Provide water year-round – A simple birdbath is a great start. Change water every 2-3 days in summer and … Read more
Birdfeeding 101
This is a popular time of year to feed birds. Watching birds at the feeder is a fun and educational family activity that you can do from within the house … Read more
