Although we have always been told that birds migrate south for the winter, many do not, and they need our help to survive. Some people put away birdbaths and feeders until spring; however, there are many beautiful winter birds that can use our help in providing necessary food and water when natural resources are at …
Enjoying Backyard Birding
If you have ever been interested in attracting a variety of birds to your backyard, now is a perfect time. Setting up bird feeders and watching to see who visits not only helps the time pass, but it is also helps you realize how many different species actually visit your home. Fortunately, it is easy …
Birdwatching – Good for Health
With the pandemic and all of the time that people have been spending indoors, many have taken up a new hobby: birdwatching. Birds are truly mesmerizing, and watching these creatures can help pass the time and can also be entertaining. Recently, I was at my mom’s house, and she had just refilled her bird feeder. …
Preparing Your Backyard Birdfeeders for Winter
It’s October!!! With crisp, cool temperatures arriving, you may have noticed a change in the activity at your bird feeders. This is a great time to clean your hummingbird feeders and store them for the winter as they won’t return again until next spring. Even though the hummingbirds’ visits are over for now, your other …
Backyard Birding: Now is the Time
If you have ever been interested in attracting a variety of birds to your backyard, now is a perfect time. Since many of us are quarantined at home, setting up bird feeders and watching to see who visits may help the time pass. Fortunately, it is easy to attract new birds to your backyard by …
Don’t Forget the Birds
Winter Backyard Bird Feeding Tips Do you realize that many birds do not migrate south for the winter? Some people put away birdbaths and feeders until spring; however, there are many beautiful winter birds that can use your help in providing necessary food and water when natural resources are at their scarcest. According to Melissa Mayntz, …
10 Bird Feeding Foods
Are you looking to attract more birds to your backyard? Consider varying your bird feed stations. Most of us just fill our feeders with sunflower seeds or a mix from the local store. Droll Yankees suggests that if you want to attract a variety of birds to your backyard, you should have several stations with …
Helping Birds Along the Way
Do you enjoy watching birds? If so, maybe you could become a part of the International Migratory Bird team. International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), celebrated in May, is the signature program of Environment For The Americas (EFTA). It is the only international education program that highlights and celebrates the migration of nearly 350 species of …