Keeping a Bird Watching Journal
It is said that the difference between a person who simply enjoys nature and a true naturalist is that a […]
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It is said that the difference between a person who simply enjoys nature and a true naturalist is that a […]
Keeping a Bird Watching Journal Read More »
Birdbath and fountain: sound and motion make for special allure A home-made garden sculpture at a fraction of the retail
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Create a winter shelter for wildlife in your backyard High on the list of important microhabitats you can create for
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Keep your birdbath water warm all winter long When winter comes to our farm, the daily ritual of feeding our
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Help birds endure the harsh winter weather with a special treat! This recipe is popular with jays, titmice, nuthatches, chickadees,
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A new use for PVC pipe! by A.J. Hamler, excerpted from the March/April 2011 issue of Bird Watcher’s Digest Many
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With proper technique, your birding can be a source of great joy, rather than a pain in the neck. Birders
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If you are one of the millions of people who watched the movie The Big Year and thought “Hey, I
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Easy Drippers We know that water in motion attracts birds, and I’ve discovered an inexpensive, easy way to add a
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The winters of 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 were “irruption” years for snowy owls, when abundant food during nesting season yielded more
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Materials: Aluminum electrical conduit, ½-inch diameter, 5-foot length Iron rebar, ½-inch diameter, 5-foot length One hanger iron (two 7-inch strips
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1. I have an albino house finch coming to my feeder regularly. How unusual is this? A: Ablino or partial
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