What We Can Learn From Bats
Lately I’ve been struggling to find something, anything, to get excited about. I bet many of you reading this can relate. On a daily basis I feel overwhelmed with terrible
Ten Things You May Not Know About Octopuses
I usually write about animals and plants that are common to my area here in western NC, and always use my own photography. If I don’t have photos to support
Honey, I Shrunk the Lawn
To start, let me ask every reader this: Do you enjoy birds? Do you like attracting them to your yards, listening to their songs, and seeing them at your feeders?
Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Years ago when I moved to North Carolina after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I knew I wanted to start a pollinator garden. I knew I wanted to plant milkweed for
Attract More Birds With This DIY Water Feature
I could (and maybe will) write a book about all of the changes you could make in your yards to attract more birds. The list is LONG! Some include: Stop
Ladies and Gentlemen, Get Your Hummingbird Feeders Ready…
When our hummingbirds leave in the fall I’m always sad to see them go. You probably know the feeling right? Looking out your windows and not seeing the tiny birds
Four Ways to Help Your Bluebirds be Successful
Did you know that some of our most beloved songbirds, including eastern bluebirds, chickadees, and white breasted nuthatches, are cavity nesters? So unlike robins, blue jays and many other birds