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…
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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…
Audubon – Bird Bands Shed Light on Cross-Flyway Shorebird Migrations
“It’s morning, and finally cool after weeks under a sweltering heat wave. Michael Ferrara, Audubon’s Carrabelle shorebird biologist, and I watch a thunderstorm and its deep blue clouds slide by just east of us, far enough away to avoid rain but close enough to revel in the dramatic skyline. Alligator Point in the Florida Panhandle…
E. Zambello Writing and Art 