Tag: birding
How to attract hummingbirds at home
Male ruby-throats usually return about a week before females. If you haven't yet hung a nectar feeder, do it today.
Understanding the mystery of bird songs
As spring migrants return slowly in early spring, maybe two or three species per week, it's a great time to learn new bird songs.
How to build a simple, quality bird box
Although cavity-nesting songbirds don't begin nesting until late March or early April, there's no time like the present to build or buy a few nest boxes.
View the Harrisburg falcons’ courtship on FalconCam
Technology upgrades to the FalconCam allow followers to watch the falcons in high definition, with more camera angle options and infrared nighttime viewing.
Get a start on nesting by watching cams
If you can't wait for the nesting season to begin, do the next best thing: fire up the computer, and watch from afar.
Great bird counting tradition continues
The Great Backyard Bird Count celebrates its 20th anniversary next weekend, Feb. 17-20.
Feeders give a window to winter bird behavior
A bird feeder is a window into the world of wild bird behavior. It can entertain and educate curious birdwatchers for hours.
Keep ground-feeding sparrows around
Ground feeders are nice to have around because they clean up the seeds other birds kick to the ground.
Columnist shares popular poem, ‘The Morning of Christmas’
Scott Shalaway first wrote a birdwatcher’s version of Twas the Night Before Christmas back in 1988, and readers responded enthusiastically. Requests come every year to reprint it, so here it is!
Birds don’t always need your help finding feed
There's almost always plenty of natural foods to supply the needs of winter birds. However, they can provide endless entertainment throughout the year.
