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Sharing the Joy of Bird Feeding
December 1, 2009
Winter is a great time to watch the different types of birds at your feeders.
The Toughest Birds at Your Feeders
November 1, 2009
Woodpeckers are hard-headed. It comes with the territory.
It's Time to Provide Water
August 1, 2009
Water is very important to birds. Whether they are feeder visitors or not, birds need water.
Defy the Doldrums with Goldfinches
July 1, 2009
Many outdoor activities may fall prey to the "summer doldrums" during these warm and steamy months…but backyard bird feeding is not one of them.
Bird feeding isn't just a winter hobby
June 1, 2009
Feeding your birds in the summer will not make them too lazy, too dependent or keep them from migrating at the appropriate time.
Hummingbirds Are Amazing
May 1, 2009
Don't let their lack of size fool you. Hummingbirds are truly one of the most fascinating and unique groups of birds on the planet.
Meeting Your Birds' Nesting Needs
April 1, 2009
A new generation of birds will soon be entering the world, and we can make a significant difference on how well they will thrive and survive.
Making a Difference in March
March 1, 2009
Don’t be fooled by the hint of spring that is in the air; the bounty of the new growing season is still a long way off…especially if your life depends on it.
Your Backyard Counts
February 1, 2009
Make your backyard count even more for the birds when you participate in this year’s GBBC.
Saving the World One Bird at a Time
January 1, 2009
Your backyard bird feeders can make a difference! Especially this month.
Season's Treatings for Nature
December 1, 2008
Looking for someone who has been less naughty and more nice this year? This year, giving your birds a treat is a breeze.
Feeling Good About Fattening Up
November 1, 2008
Feeding your wild birds high-calorie, high-fat foods will help them survive the winter.
The Restaurant in Your Backyard
October 1, 2008
Right now many birds are facing a dilemma while determining their winter homes.
To Feed or Not to Feed?
September 1, 2008
Have you heard about the recent rash of backyard robberies in the area? Many of them have happened in broad daylight.
Get Wet & Wild (Birds) This Summer
August 1, 2008
What's clear, but looks great? What tastes great but has no flavor?
The Need For Introductions
July 1, 2008
Today's youth spend less time outside than any previous generation, depriving themselves of the emotional and physical benefits of nature. It's a trend that we would like to see reversed.
Fledglings Make Family Life Fun
June 1, 2008
This summer, parents across the country will spend countless hours with their children, taking them to places they’ve never seen before.
The Ploys of Summer
May 1, 2008
Remember the Slinky, "the favorite toy of girls and boys?"
Spring Break: Hummingbird Style
April 1, 2008
For hummingbirds, springtime is not break time. Rather, it's a time to fly over two thousand miles north because the existence of their species depends on it.
If They Only Had A Home
March 1, 2008
You can play a helpful, interactive role during this season by placing nesting materials and birdhouses around your backyard, possibly enticing some of the many cavity nesting birds.
(Bird) Fun You Can Count On
February 1, 2008
Introducing the Great Backyard Bird Count, an important study that helps better define bird ranges, populations, migration pathways and habitat needs.
The Benefits of Being Grounded
January 1, 2008
Now is when the ground-feeding birds' population is at its peak. These little birds have big appetites to satisfy. That's why they are always searching here and there for all the food they can find.
