If you’re like me, you have a lot of field guides lying around. And I mean a lot. I have, of course, the guide that I still use regularly of the eastern birds of North America, but I also have field guides to Costa Rica (where I hope to go), Australia (where I’ve never been), the Caribbean…
The Pioneer Woman – 5 Things to Do for Backyard Birds Before Fall Migration, According to an Expert
“Fall means cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and, if you’re lucky, plenty of feathered visitors passing through your backyard. Every year, millions of birds migrate south for the winter, and your yard can become an important pit stop along the way. These travelers need safe places to rest, refuel, and gather the energy they need to keep going….
The Pioneer Woman – Why Birds Suddenly Stop Visiting Your Feeder in Late Summer, According to an Expert
“You may have spent months watching chickadees, finches, cardinals, and other feathered friends flock to your yard, only to notice that they’re suddenly nowhere to be found. But a drop in bird feeder activity doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done anything wrong—or that the birds have disappeared for good. In fact, late summer is a busy time for…