Birding by ear before the world wakes up
Wood thrushes returned the last week in April, so I know spring has officially arrived.
Some days are definitely diamonds
Earlier this week I attended the New River Birding and Nature Festival in southern West Virginia as a speaker and guide.
Courtship is in the air for many birds
Turkeys aren’t the only birds with courtship on their minds. With long days and warmer temperatures, song bird nesting season is also underway.
In the woods, predators serve their own karma
In the outdoors, something is always out to get you.
Get ready, the hummingbirds are about to land
The hummingbirds will soon be coming, so be prepared!
Get ready, the hummingbirds are about to land
By the time you read this, there may be hummingbirds in your backyard.
Bring on the season of wrist flick syndrome
Get your pole and lure, because fishing time is finally here.
Fairy diddles are nocturnal, but very common
I gently poked the nest until I saw some movement. Suddenly two big black eyes stared back at me. It was a flying squirrel.
As spring approaches, get to know the ducks
Some basic pointers on identifying the ducks.
Return of the woodcock a sure sign of spring
The dance of the woodcock is a rite of spring that every birder should experience at least once.