Love Hummingbirds? Ten Common Questions Answered
Of all the subjects I write about I think I get the most questions about hummingbirds. There is something mystical and wonderful about these tiny birds and people everywhere
Weekly Puzzler Answer #214
Last week’s puzzler is a vigorous vine you can often see growing in the forest, climbing up trees, other vines or even along the ground. It has gorgeous, heart-shaped
Weekly Puzzler Answer #213
Did you recognize the leaves and red berries in last week’s puzzler? It is a shrub sold at nurseries called Nandina, or Heavenly Bamboo, also known as Nandina domestica, Sacred
Watch Bluebird Parents Feeding Their Babies
Thankfully the family of bluebirds we had in our backyard has fledged successfully. When we had several nights in the forecast with temperatures in the low 30’s, it was worrisome,
Love Hummingbirds? 5 Ways to Make Sure You’re Helping, Not HURTING Them
Have you ever gone over to a friend or relative’s house and noticed that their hummingbird feeder was covered with black mold? Did you say something and if so,
Weekly Puzzler Answer #207
Did you recognize the bird in last week’s puzzler? The flying bird in last week’s puzzler was a Northern Harrier, also called a Marsh Hawk. It is about the size
Weekly Puzzler #207: Bird of Prey with a White Rump and Long Tail
So now that you know what an accipiter is, let’s do one more. This next puzzler is a bird that, like a Cooper’s and Sharp-Shinned Hawk, has a long tail