Tag: birding
Why do we see gulls during winter?
If you're seeing gulls this winter, it's probably cold, you're probably a few miles from a lake or river and there's probably an open dumpster nearby.
Dark-eyed juncos remind us of changing seasons
In the fall, we await the reappearance of migratory birds that return to us from the north. Among the first to appear are Dark-eyed juncos.
Holiday reads for outdoor lovers
Looking for a great holiday gift for an outdoorsman? Check out Scott Shalaway's annual list of books for outdoor lovers.
Extend bird watching season with winter roosting boxes
You can make winter more bearable for bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, nuthatches and Carolina wrens by building or purchasing a roost box.
Cape May a hub for migratory bird watching
At the Cape May Fall Festival, Scott Shalaway and his wife saw hundreds of butterflies and birds migrating for the winter.
Start watching your bird feeders
We feed birds because we enjoy seeing them in our backyards, why not make our efforts a bit more worthwhile by participating in Project FeederWatch.
Spotting the American Woodcock
American Woodcocks like wet woods, moist thickets, and brushy marshes and favors a mix of open fields and forestland.
Time to fill the bird feeders for winter
Match your favorite birds to their favorite foods and feeders to ensure an enjoyable winter feeding season.
Get your feet wet to spot the elusive rail
Rails, gallinules, and coots live amid the dense vegetation that surrounds lakes, swamps, and marshes. Most species are seldom noticed.
Lost bird rediscovered in the jungle of Venezuela
Researchers working deep in the forests of Venezuela rediscovered the Tachira Antpitta, a brown bird not seen since it was first recorded in the 1950s.
