Tag: birding
Magee Marsh is a haven for hundreds of species of birds
It's no surprise Magee Marsh was named one of the top 10 birding sites in the U.S. Hundreds of species of birds stop there during their spring migration.
Don’t take down your bird feeders just yet
Birds that are getting ready to leave this area, as well as those just passing through, need that extra energy provided by feeders for their long migration.
Waiting to mow helps preserve the bobolink
Learn more about the "wait to mow" movement and how it helps bobolinks and other grassland birds who've lost habitat.
Birds a beacon of hope, help them thrive
Feeding, housing and watching birds at home can be a source of joy and therapy in these difficult times.
Join in the purple martin competition
Learn how to attract and house purple martins — the largest type of swallow — by following advice from a couple of birders who've been doing it for years.
Orioles enjoy a sweet treat and the color orange
Mid-April is a good time to put up orange bird feeders for orioles. Learn more about orioles and their feeder and food preferences.
It’s time to feed the hummingbirds
It's time to put hummingbird feeders up, as they begin their migration back North. Check out these tips for optimizing your feeder all season long.
Attracting birds to your backyard this spring
Providing bird feeders as supplemental food sources during the winter can not only attract birds to your backyard but can also help them.
No binoculars in computer birding
If you need a feather fix until cold winter weather really sets in, try some of Scott Shalaway's suggestions for online birding.
Wonder why birds of a feather flock together?
Learn how birds benefit from flocking together in Scott Shalaway's column this week.
