Tag: birding
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.
Woodpeckers make interesting bird
Woodpeckers drill, peck, and drum to establish territory and attract mates, extract insects, and create nesting cavities.
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.
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.
Snow geese likely victims of avian cholera
About 2,000 snow geese on their return flight home to Alaska were found dead in southeastern Idaho.
Birding field trips, festivals unite enthusiasts
Memorable birding opportunities begin in late winter and continue through June.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is just in time
The 18th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place Feb. 13-16.
Winter is for the birds
Cold weather can be rough on our feathered friends. Providing birds with food and shelter throughout the winter helps keep them happy and healthy, and lights up my otherwise dismal looking yard with color and song.
