Getting to Know our American Goldfinch
By Naturalist and Photographer, Sharon Mammoser If you’re like me and keep feeders out so you can delight in the birds that visit your yard, I bet you love
You’re Invited! Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Have you ever felt lost at sea, like you’re clutching onto a tiny life raft, struggling to stay afloat? Looking at the news on any given day magnifies the feeling
Winter Bird Feeding: Ten Mistakes to Avoid
The first day of winter is right around the bend. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, temperatures are regularly below 50, our ruby-throated hummingbirds have left for the winter,
What?! I Had No Idea: Hummingbird Migration
Now that I’ve been seeing male ruby-throated hummingbirds again, I’m just waiting for the females. They usually arrive within one to two weeks after the males. These tiny birds bring
Picking a Hummingbird Feeder: 6 Questions to Ask
Depending on where you live, our beloved ruby-throated hummingbirds may have already returned from their spring migration. You can check out their progress here on this interactive map. Where I
Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun: 6 Ways to Enjoy Your Yard More
As you know, life is complicated and the challenges never end. Thankfully, we can always find renewal and joy in nature. Watching birds, noticing what flowers are popping out of
A Poem For Thanksgiving
I’m wanting to take a moment to acknowledge you, my readers, for following along on my journey with me. I know each of you has busy lives with many things