Discovering the Birds of our own Backyards

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Our First Bluebird Nest: How We Attracted a Nesting Pair After 8 Years

Bluebirds returned to our yard after years—thanks to one simple change! Read about our journey of attracting a nesting pair, setting up protections, and

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Do Mourning Doves Mourn the Loss of Their Baby

I awoke in the early morning to find that a bird had made a nest in my pine tree near my deck. I could only think of previous years when this had happened,

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Doves Return to Hanging Planter

Each spring, a pair of mourning doves return to the same hanging planter at Tully River Quail Co. to raise their young. Dr. Bob and Denise share their

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Bird Watching in Winter: What You Don't Know You May Miss!

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Get Your Coat on Because we have 15 reasons why you would want to keep birdwatching in winter that you may not know about.

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Northern Cardinals - The Art of Bird Homes

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Discover how Northern Cardinals construct and build their nests and the roles each bird plays in the process of raising young.

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Doves Nesting in Spruce Tree New Beginnings

A mother dove nested in a Blue Spruce tree in our yard, bringing us a front-row seat to her family's spring journey. Here's our story. In mid-April, I

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Baking Bird Seed - Should You? Let's Discuss This Topic

Should You Bake Bird Seed to Keep it From Sprouting Can it Hurt the Nutritional Value What You Need to Know.

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The Fascinating World of Bird Feathers: Nature’s Masterpiece

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Have a Question about Bird Feathers? We dive into Everything You Would Want to Kow About Them.

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The Painted Bunting: North America's Most Colorful Bird

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Discover how the Painted Bunting's brilliant colors help in attracting mates and explore their nesting, feeding, and migration habits.

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Migrating Hummingbirds Don't Take Your Feeders Down Too Soon

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Migrating Hummingbirds, When to Stop Feeding, When They Migrate and Where They Go.

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