Tag: birds
It’s migration time for birds and monarchs
Migratory birds and butterflies will soon begin their journey head south for the winter. Learn more about what species to watch for this fall.
Four-letter words: bird, swim, wade, hunt
Here are a few four-letter words that guarantee year-round outdoor fun.
Studying the common house finch from my window
The house finch is a small songbird about the size of the house sparrow with a large beak, short wings, and a long, notched tail.
Watch a purple martin nest online and learn
To watch an active purple martin nest in Erie, Pennsylvania, simply visit www.purplemartin.org and click on the nest cam link.
Put up nectar feeder for summer hummers
It's not too late to put up a nectar feeder for hummers because feeder activity will peak from mid-July through early September.
An evening of bird watching
Judith Sutherland's bountiful grove of cherry trees has brought an abundance of beautiful birds, some of which she has never seen before.
Migrating birds returning to your backyard
Scott Shalaway shares his favorite birds of the spring migration.
Meet the blackbird family
Not all blackbirds are black. Red-winged blackbirds and brightly colored orioles are members of the blackbird family.
Beginning birding tours at Magee Marsh for bird day
The Ohio Ornithological Society is now accepting sign ups for guided beginner birding tours during the International Migratory Bird Day weekend.
Learning bird songs and why they ‘sing’
Learning to identify birds by their voices is a great way to improve your confidence in your knowledge of nature.
