Numbers on Binoculars All binoculars have two numbers on them which are separated with an ‘x’. Often these numbers are on – or close to – the focus dial that is between the eye pieces. But different brands put these numbers at different places, so look all over your binoculars until you find them. These […]
There are several species of birds who will make themselves right at home in your outdoor shed or garage, but in my opinion, the sneakiest are the wrens. They are small, agile, and stealthy, and can squeeze through a small slit – and will. Swallows are number two on my list of sneaky, quick, and […]
I don’t know what it is about hummingbirds and garages – or any enclosed spaces. Other birds like mockingbirds, Blue Jays, cardinals, swallows, and wrens can get into these same enclosed spaces and have little or no trouble finding their way out. But hummingbirds seemingly cannot. In my experience, they want to fly upwards and […]
Before doing anything about black birds, give yourself some time to think about what you can and cannot live with. All living creatures on this planet somehow have to live together – that is if we want diversity of life. But that does not mean you have to live with thousands of shrieking, defecating black […]
When I lived in southeastern Pennsylvania, a sure sign of spring was a robin who spent most of every day for weeks, sitting on the windowsill and loudly pecking at one of my living room windows. This was enough to drive me crazy! And other birds, such as cardinals, also do this. These birds will […]
From allaboutbirds.org: Researchers at the Cornell Lab have performed studies on nuisance woodpeckers. One study, External Characteristics of Houses Prone to Woodpecker Damage, found that lighter colored aluminum and vinyl sidings are less likely to be damaged by woodpeckers. If you are building a home in the woods or in a tree-filled neighborhood, consider choosing lighter […]
From the website: The list summarizes our assessment of the 1154 native species in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. It includes a conservation score for every species. Also listed, is the primary breeding habitat and the primary region migratory species spend the northern winter. Nonmigratory species are listed as Resident. Species with “(Wet)” after the […]
From the website: Partners in Flight was created to advance full life-cycle conservation of landbirds in the Americas via sound science, integrated conservation partnerships, habitat delivery on public and private lands, and targeted citizen outreach. Click on this link: Partners in Flight
From their website: The North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) is a long-term, large-scale, international avian monitoring program initiated in 1966 to track the status and trends of North American bird populations. The USGS (United States Geologic Survey at usgs.gov) Eastern Ecological Science Center and Environment Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service jointly coordinate the BBS program. More from the website: […]
From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife website: Click on the underlined words for links to more information. Please keep in mind that I am posting this 9/20/25. As of today, all these links work and will connect you to further information However, as we all know, right now, our federal government is changing rapidly and […]