BWD Magazine – Page 2

Bees and Wasps at Nectar Feeders

First of all, keep the exterior of your nectar feeder clean. Depending upon the design of the feeder, bees might […]

General Info The hummingbird family, Trochilidae, occurs only in the Western Hemisphere, where it is second only to the tyrant

Since Ms. Sherman’s time, hummingbird feeding has become a hugely popular pastime. Walk down the aisle at any store selling

For those of us who adore hummingbirds and enjoy watching their antics, late July and August are an exciting time

Migration is about food and survival. Nearly all of our North American hummingbird species migrate seasonally, and for many this

Spring is the start of the breeding season for most of our North American birds. They pair up with mates,

Before falling asleep, most birds seek shelter from predators and weather. This is vital to their survival because a sleeping

To twitch or not to twitch? That is always the question. One of the numerous birding groups I follow on

The staff of Bird Watcher’s Digest is sad to learn of the passing of long-time contributor Hank Weber on Wednesday,

The holiday season means lots of different things, like Christmas Bird Counts, family gatherings, and food—lots of food! As you

On a recent Saturday morning, I decided to visit Middle Island, near St. Marys, West Virginia, one of 22 islands

It’s that time of year when this Simon & Garfunkel lyric pops into my head, and my eyes start combing