Spring is in The Air
Spring is in the air and it couldn’t have come at a better time with global anxiety sky high and most of us living in relative isolation. The other day, while on a video conference…
Tag: birds
Shutdown Brings Great Opportunity to Get Reconnected with Nature
Coronavirus may have robbed us of our schools, normal work routine, hand sanitizer and toilet paper, but it hasn’t taken away our enjoyment of the outdoors yet. Hopefully it won’t even as scientists and officials…
It’s Not All About Bluebirds This Time
Water is a vital part of bird habitat. This is true for backyard bird habitats as well. I will admit, however, that I sometimes get lackadaisical about keeping my birdbath filled with fresh water. My…
Migrating Blackbirds: Signs of Spring
I heard them, that’s for sure. There was no missing the cacophony made by a large mixed flock of blackbirds. Then the task became finding them. I figured I wouldn’t struggle too much at this…
Bluebirds Make Another Appearance
Sorry, but I have to go back to writing about bluebirds. After several weeks of writing about bluebirds that other people had in their yards, I finally got some of my own. I would imagine…
On The Job Birding
I started a new job recently and, thankfully, my desk is right by a window. I can turn to my right and look out at a small parking lot surrounded by trees and bushes. Immediately…
Bird Walks
You always hope for a storm, but sometimes all you get is a flurry or two. I’m not talking about a high school student who didn’t study for a test and is praying for a…
Resolutions For The Birds
Last year at this time I wrote about my New Year’s resolutions to help birds. They largely focused on citizen science projects I would either undertake for the first time or continue to be involved…