My Tips for Keeping Bird Feeders Clean and Inviting Year-Round
So you love watching birds flit around your backyard, right? Those tiny, colorful visitors bring a bit of magic to an ordinary day. But...
Making Bird Feeders with My Kids and What We Discovered Together
There is something magical about watching birds flit around the backyard, their tiny feet barely settling before taking off again in a flurry of...
The Challenges and Rewards of Birdwatching in Winter Months
Winter birdwatching might sound like a chilly idea, quite literally. When most people think about enjoying nature, winter usually does not come to mind....
Crafting Bird Feeders from Recycled Items: My Story
One afternoon, a faded plastic bottle caught my eye as I was rummaging through the recycling bin. Instead of tossing it back in, I...
What I Found Out About Seasonal Bird Feeding Through Trial and Error
For a few years, I thought feeding birds was as simple as sprinkling some seeds, propping up a feeder, and waiting for the feathery...
How I Spot Common Birds Even in Busy City Parks
Have you ever stood in the middle of a buzzing city park and heard a bird chirping overhead and wondered, “What on earth is...
The Impact Feeding Birds Has Had on My Backyard Ecosystem
Some days, I catch myself staring out the window, watching a tiny hummingbird hover with effortless grace, its wings a blur of motion, or...
A Quiet Morning with Sparrows and Finches: Simple Pleasures in Birdwatching
There is something wonderfully ordinary about waking up early, pulling on your coziest sweater, and stepping outside just as the world is stretching awake....
Simple Bird Feeding Mistakes I Made and How I Fixed Them
So, I decided to invite birds into my backyard for a little daily birdwatching party. Simple enough, right? Grab some seeds, hang a feeder,...
How I Balanced Feeding Birds Without Attracting Pests
Feeding birds in my backyard started out as a way to bring a little magic into my day. Watching those tiny wings flutter and...
There is a kind of magic hiding on quiet country trails. Not the kind of magic found in storybooks or big city shows. This...