Squirrels know persistence pays off in the end
In January, I did most of my wildlife watching through my office windows. Though the bird feeders were always busy, I also noticed a...
The great backyard bird count continues
On Feb. 12-15, birders all across the country will participate in the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), a joint project of the...
Learn to spot who’s who at bird feeders this winter
Whether you need help identifying birds for Project FeederWatch, or you're preparing for next month's Great Backyard Bird Count, or you'd just like to...
Learn to spot who’s who at bird feeders this winter
Whether you need help identifying birds for Project FeederWatch, or you're preparing for next month's Great Backyard Bird Count, or you'd just like to...
Peril of birding: Pointing binoculars in wrong direction
Of all outdoor activities, birdwatching might seem to be the most innocuous. How can one possibly get into trouble watching birds? Well, earlier this...
Our first good deed of 2010 on New Year’s Day
On the afternoon of the first day of January, my wife and I scrambled to get a few outdoor chores finished before the snow...
Easy ways to resolve to make a difference in 2010
Now that the holiday season is history and life is getting back to normal, resolve to make a difference this year. Resolutions Here's a...
If you see a hummingbird, tell officials
Christmas for Ohio and Pennsylvania Birders Pennsylvania and Ohio birders must have been particularly good this year. In mid-December they got an early Christmas...
Participate in a Christmas Bird Count this year
It began Dec. 14 and runs through Jan. 5. Birders all across the Americas will gather in small groups to census bird populations in...
You can become a Project FeederWatch volunteer
If you've never put out food for wild birds, this column is for you. Perhaps you are motivated personally -- you'd like to see...
