Birds

Bird Haven for Earth Day

Submitted by Christine Turner on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 4:27pm

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to identify and appreciate the simple things in life.  A few weeks ago, I was reading in my study, when I noticed that the songbirds are back.  I am delighted they have returned to my garden, and realized how much I truly missed them during the cold "winter" months.  As our community grows birds are losing their natural habitat. Therefore, I have begun making plans to create a backyard haven for birds and butterflies. Below are a few of the books that I found helpful.
 

THIS IS FOR THE BIRDS

Submitted by Janet Gibbons on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 6:00pm

Birds are all around us in such amazing quantity and variety.  Right now there could be a Cedar Waxwing or Great Crested Flycatcher or a Northern Flicker right outside the window, but unless we take the time to look for them, we often fail to appreciate these beautiful wonders of nature that share our environment.  

Now That You Are Aware of Squirrels, How to You Keep Them Away From Your Bird Feeder?

Submitted by Bruce Farrar on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 4:01pm

October is Squirrel Awareness Month


In last week’s blog I cited Bill Adler, Junior’s book Outwitting Squirrels. In it he offers advice on deterring squirrels by means mechanical and odorous. I promised more information on keeping squirrels out of your bird feeder, and here it is:

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