Bread doesn’t have the same nutritional value as other foods, so when they consume too much of it, it causes them to become malnourished. “It’s the equivalent of junk food—empty calories with no real nutritional benefit,” says Erika Zambello, communications director at Audubon Florida. Not consuming the nutrients that they need affects the development of…
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10000 Birds – Book Review: We Should All Be Birds
I’ve never read a book like We Should All Be Birds. That’s saying a lot, because I read a lot – to the tune of 50+ books a year, including reviews. But Brian Buckbee’s story of his mystery, debilitating illness and the joy and solace he found in backyard birds is unique, one that reminds…
Southern Living – How To Attract Purple Martins To Your Yard, According To An Expert
“Nothing is more beautiful to the eyes or ears than Purple Martins, especially if they’ve decided to take up residence in your yard or garden. The good news is that east of the Rocky Mountains, these beautiful songbirds nest almost exclusively in housing that humans create. ‘They are dependent on us for their survival,” the Purple Martin Conservation…