Keep your eyes open for several fall visitors
A day after the first hard frost of the season, a flock of nomadic cedar waxwings appeared in the backyard. I counted 42, but...
It’s migration time for birds and monarchs
Migratory birds and butterflies will soon begin their journey head south for the winter. Learn more about what species to watch for this fall.
Daisy was a member of the family
When my daughter, Emma, turned 9 (she's now 20), she asked for only one thing -- a yellow Lab puppy. She had been reading...
The ‘raccoon’ frog can’t wait to sing its spring song
If there's a woodland vernal pool or puddle nearby, you just might hear the peculiar quacking sound of the wood frog's voice.
Birds find a way to please the senses
From the simple trills of chipping sparrows to more complex songs, birds provide music to the ears.
Christmas Bird Count and Project FeederWatch
Cold winter weather means it's time for two important citizen science projects -- the annual Christmas Bird Count and Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project...
Identifying 11 more warblers made easy
The easy male warblers that I reviewed last week are recognizable by eye and ear to any birder. But going beyond that first level...
Observing summer deer is a real outdoor treat
Deer are active in the summer, and enjoyable to watch, from a safe distance.
Try your hand at feeding a hummingbird
Try hand feeding hummingbirds. With just a little patience, you can bring them to within inches of your face.
Oaks and acorns: The lifeblood of the outdoors
Just because a resource is common and abundant today doesn’t mean that will always be the case. When Europeans settled North America, for example,...
