Excerpt: “Those with backyards can plant ‘native plants that fruit or produce seeds in the fall,’ which can help feed hungry birds as they fly south, The Pioneer Woman shared. During this time, people should also keep their bird feeders and birdbaths clean. ‘If birds contract a bacterial, viral, or fungal disease during migration—a high…
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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….
Audubon – Nature Journaling Protects Birds and the Places They Need
At the western edge of Florida, just miles from the Alabama border, Shorebird Stewardship Senior Coordinator Brian Cammarano hops out of his National Audubon Society truck with a camera, scope, and tripod. He’s in counting mode, monitoring overwintering sea and shorebird species that need quiet, natural beaches to rest and feed until they migrate away…
