New bird cage feeder meets expectations
The walls and top consist of grid panels of 2-inch by 2-inch heavy-duty wire mesh that allows birds to pass freely,
Banding is helping unlock avian mysteries
Only through long-term banding efforts can scientists unlock the mysteries of avian natural history.
Ruffed grouse can be bold, even aggressive
Thomas Felton of Kimbolton, Ohio, recently sent me some photos of a ruffed grouse he had been feeding twice a day since late November.
Birds do surprisingly well in winter storms
Birds battle the cold weather by eating during the day, burning the calories later on.
Cold weather brings out the cardinals
When snow flies, activity at bird feeders peaks.
Winter is a fun season, but keep it safe
There are many fun things to do in winter, but remember to keep it safe.
My first and last chestnut tree, and a lesson
The chestnut was a near perfect tree. It grew straight, tall, wide and fast. The wood was lightweight, rot resistant and easy to work.
A new year means more things to discover
A new year brings new opportunities to explore birds, nature.
Get to know your feeder birds this winter
The best time to learn how to identify birds is now. This identification guide for 21 birds will help.
The Morning of Christmas
Scott Shalaway shares a birding twist on the classic "The Night Before Christmas" poem.
