Tag: birds
Wood, plastic? How to choose a bird feeder
Scott Shalaway gives a rundown of his favorite bird feeders and details what to look for when making your selection.
Offering the best food for the wild birds
The colder months are here, it's time review the best foods to offer backyard birds.
Birds as drunk as skunks make headlines
Earlier this month, residents of Gilbert, Minnesota were alarmed by flocks of birds behaving erratically. Find out what causes birds to get drunk.
Feeder birds: Introducing the ‘social climbers’
Mixed flocks of birds frequent feeders during fall and winter. Offer suet and sunflower seeds and learn to identify the "social climbers."
Feather replacement: It’s time to molt
After nesting, molting is the most important thing birds do. Feathers are critical for survival.
Storms and birds: Thoughts from North Carolina
Scott Shalaway details what happens to birds during storms such as Hurricane Florence.
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.
