Articles related to "Backyard Birdwatching"
A Journey's End
A tribute to former writer, Terrie Murray who originated the topic, Backyard Birdwatching Almanac at Suite101. Her long journey has ended.
environment • backyard birdwatching almanac • backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • audobon society
A tribute to former writer, Terrie Murray who originated the topic, Backyard Birdwatching Almanac at Suite101. Her long journey has ended.
environment • backyard birdwatching almanac • backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • audobon society
A Different Kind of Beauty
Nature can be beautiful, but even in our backyards it can have a frightening side as well.
backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • bird feeding • hawks • nature.
Nature can be beautiful, but even in our backyards it can have a frightening side as well.
backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • bird feeding • hawks • nature.
A Sparrow's Tale
Tragedy visits the backyard of a birdwatching friend.
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • wildlife rehabilitation • house sparrows
Tragedy visits the backyard of a birdwatching friend.
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • wildlife rehabilitation • house sparrows
A Wren's Tale
Another encounter with death in the natural world of our backyards.
backyard birdwatching • nature • wrens • bird feeding • attracting birds
Another encounter with death in the natural world of our backyards.
backyard birdwatching • nature • wrens • bird feeding • attracting birds
Baby Birds: Part 1
What do you do when you find a baby bird out of the nest? Some timely advice from Louise Grider, a wildlife rehabilitator in Alabama.
birds • backyard birdwatching • wildlife rehabilitation
What do you do when you find a baby bird out of the nest? Some timely advice from Louise Grider, a wildlife rehabilitator in Alabama.
birds • backyard birdwatching • wildlife rehabilitation
Bird Feeding Beginnings (Part 2)
A continuation of stories about how some of my friends caught the bird feeding bug.
backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • birds • attracting birds
A continuation of stories about how some of my friends caught the bird feeding bug.
backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • birds • attracting birds
Birdwatching With Children: Keeping Lists
Keeping lists of the birds you see is about more than just numbers, it's about backyard science.
backyard birdwatching • birds • homeschool • wild birds
Keeping lists of the birds you see is about more than just numbers, it's about backyard science.
backyard birdwatching • birds • homeschool • wild birds
Birdwatching With Children: Project FeederWatch
It's September, and time to start thinking about participation in Project FeederWatch. The first count periods are in November, so get your sign-up forms in now!
backyard birdwatching • project feederwatch • homeschooling • birds • bird feeding
It's September, and time to start thinking about participation in Project FeederWatch. The first count periods are in November, so get your sign-up forms in now!
backyard birdwatching • project feederwatch • homeschooling • birds • bird feeding
CONTEST RESULTS!!
The results of the "Summer in the Backyard" photo contest are in, and the winning photographs are stunners!
photography • backyard birdwatching • gardening • attracting birds
The results of the "Summer in the Backyard" photo contest are in, and the winning photographs are stunners!
photography • backyard birdwatching • gardening • attracting birds
Cover and Shelter
Winter is coming. How can we prepare our yards to help provide wintering birds with cover and shelter?
backyard birdwatching • gardening • attracting birds • feeding birds
Winter is coming. How can we prepare our yards to help provide wintering birds with cover and shelter?
backyard birdwatching • gardening • attracting birds • feeding birds
February: Signs of Spring
There's still a lot of winter to go, but signs of spring are already evident all over our backyards.
backyard birdwatching • spring • crocuses • birdwatching
There's still a lot of winter to go, but signs of spring are already evident all over our backyards.
backyard birdwatching • spring • crocuses • birdwatching
First Days of Spring
Late March brings a transformation to the natural world in our backyards.
spring • backyard birdwatching • gardening • bird feeding.
Late March brings a transformation to the natural world in our backyards.
spring • backyard birdwatching • gardening • bird feeding.
Holiday Decorating For The Birds
When decorating your house and yard for the holidays, don't forget to include the wild birds in your plans!
holiday decorating • backyard birdwatching • attracting birds • feeding birds
When decorating your house and yard for the holidays, don't forget to include the wild birds in your plans!
holiday decorating • backyard birdwatching • attracting birds • feeding birds
Holiday Shopping for Backyard Birdwatchers
A wish-list from backyard birdwatchers to the Santa in their lives.
backyard birdwatching • shopping • holiday shopping • attracting birds
A wish-list from backyard birdwatchers to the Santa in their lives.
backyard birdwatching • shopping • holiday shopping • attracting birds
Keeping Things Clean
Keeping clean feeders can help prevent the spread of diseases among birds. But just what does that mean, and how do you do it?
birds • backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • bird diseases.
Keeping clean feeders can help prevent the spread of diseases among birds. But just what does that mean, and how do you do it?
birds • backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • bird diseases.
Late Winter/Early Spring (When Everybody Goes to Mexico)
Although winter continues, early signs of spring are beginning to appear in my yard.
backyard birdwatching • gardening • bird feeding • travel
Although winter continues, early signs of spring are beginning to appear in my yard.
backyard birdwatching • gardening • bird feeding • travel
Observing Bird Behavior
Winter is a great time to observe bird behavior. This article will describe some of my observations and encourages birdwatchers to make their own.
environment • bird behavior • chickadees • kinglets • ruby-crowned kinglets
Winter is a great time to observe bird behavior. This article will describe some of my observations and encourages birdwatchers to make their own.
environment • bird behavior • chickadees • kinglets • ruby-crowned kinglets
Pests and Predators
Cats, raccoons, house sparrows, and other pests can be a serious problem for backyard birdwatchers. Is there anything that slows them down?
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • attracting birds • feeding birds • cats
Cats, raccoons, house sparrows, and other pests can be a serious problem for backyard birdwatchers. Is there anything that slows them down?
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • attracting birds • feeding birds • cats
Shades of Gray
Even during a long stretch of rain and cold, there are beautiful things to be seen in the backyard during the winter season.
backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • attracting birds • pacific northwest • rain
Even during a long stretch of rain and cold, there are beautiful things to be seen in the backyard during the winter season.
backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • attracting birds • pacific northwest • rain
Techno Birding
Techno-toys enhance the experience for some birdwatchers. For others, a chair in the sunshine where they can watch their feeders is all they need!
backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • feeder-cams • wild birds
Techno-toys enhance the experience for some birdwatchers. For others, a chair in the sunshine where they can watch their feeders is all they need!
backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • feeder-cams • wild birds
The Problem with Cats
Free roaming cats are known to be killers of backyard birds. How can you cope with cats, whether they are your own or a neighbor's?
backyard birdwatching • birds • cats • bird feeding
Free roaming cats are known to be killers of backyard birds. How can you cope with cats, whether they are your own or a neighbor's?
backyard birdwatching • birds • cats • bird feeding
Transitions
The transition from winter to spring is beautiful, and brings with it many backyard birdwatching delights.
backyard birdwatching • spring • summer • feeding birds • watching birds
The transition from winter to spring is beautiful, and brings with it many backyard birdwatching delights.
backyard birdwatching • spring • summer • feeding birds • watching birds
What Is Spring?
Join guest columnist/photographer and fellow backyard birdwatcher Kris McNew in a poetic look at early spring.
spring • poetry • backyard birdwatching
Join guest columnist/photographer and fellow backyard birdwatcher Kris McNew in a poetic look at early spring.
spring • poetry • backyard birdwatching
Winter Jewels
Over-wintering hummingbirds can help cure the winter doldrums!
hummingbirds • backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • nature
Over-wintering hummingbirds can help cure the winter doldrums!
hummingbirds • backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • nature
Yard Hoodlums
The scrub jay juveniles are taking over my yard!
backyard birdwatching • birds • wild birds • jays • bird feeding
The scrub jay juveniles are taking over my yard!
backyard birdwatching • birds • wild birds • jays • bird feeding
Oregon Articles - Flora and Fauna
A categorized listing of articles about the animals, vegetables, and minerals of Oregon with a little editorial opinion thrown in for spice.
oregon • sue barton • suite101.com • history • people
A categorized listing of articles about the animals, vegetables, and minerals of Oregon with a little editorial opinion thrown in for spice.
oregon • sue barton • suite101.com • history • people
Addendum to Journaling for Field Marks
This short essay is a follow-up to my article, "Journaling for Field Marks."
black-headed grosbeak • backyard birdwatching • feeding birds • bird identification • nature journaling
This short essay is a follow-up to my article, "Journaling for Field Marks."
black-headed grosbeak • backyard birdwatching • feeding birds • bird identification • nature journaling
Carolina Chickadees: From First Egg to Empty Nest
Backyard birds are interested in only one thing right now besides food: Nesting! Read about and see my "Chickadee Saga," from first egg to empty nest.
carolina chickadee • backyard birds • nest-building • building nests • birdnests
Backyard birds are interested in only one thing right now besides food: Nesting! Read about and see my "Chickadee Saga," from first egg to empty nest.
carolina chickadee • backyard birds • nest-building • building nests • birdnests
Christmas Tree Bird Feeder
Instead of throwing that tree out after Christmas make it into a treat tree for your backyard birds. Decorate it with bird food and watch the birds enjoy it.
birdwatching in winter • feed the birds • christmas tree feeder • winter buffet for birds • backyard birdwatching
Instead of throwing that tree out after Christmas make it into a treat tree for your backyard birds. Decorate it with bird food and watch the birds enjoy it.
birdwatching in winter • feed the birds • christmas tree feeder • winter buffet for birds • backyard birdwatching
Join in the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Help scientists gain an accurate snapshot of winter bird populations by counting the birds in your own backyard in this unique, cross-continent weekend extravaganza!
backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • audubon • great backyard bird count.
Help scientists gain an accurate snapshot of winter bird populations by counting the birds in your own backyard in this unique, cross-continent weekend extravaganza!
backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • audubon • great backyard bird count.
Journaling for Field Marks
Even in my backyard, I find that my nature journal provides the perfect format for documenting field marks of a species which is unusual for my area or unknown to me. This week provided the opportunity to study the black-headed grosbeak.
backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • birding • nature journal • journaling
Even in my backyard, I find that my nature journal provides the perfect format for documenting field marks of a species which is unusual for my area or unknown to me. This week provided the opportunity to study the black-headed grosbeak.
backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • birding • nature journal • journaling
Picking Up the Pace
"Where have all the birds gone?" I hope to provide at least one answer to one of the most frequently asked questions this time of year, when it seems the feeder birds abandon the backyard feeders.
backyard birdwatching almanac • birds • backyard bird feeding • feeder birds • project feederwatch
"Where have all the birds gone?" I hope to provide at least one answer to one of the most frequently asked questions this time of year, when it seems the feeder birds abandon the backyard feeders.
backyard birdwatching almanac • birds • backyard bird feeding • feeder birds • project feederwatch
Spring Migration in the Backyard
Each year, spring migration brings beautiful visitors to my backyard. Last week was especially exciting with 10 warbler species passing through in one day.
spring migration • bird • backyard birdwatching almanac • bird migration • gulf coast birds
Each year, spring migration brings beautiful visitors to my backyard. Last week was especially exciting with 10 warbler species passing through in one day.
spring migration • bird • backyard birdwatching almanac • bird migration • gulf coast birds
Spring Songs
It's spring, and the birds are singing again! Read about why birds sing, and how you can learn to identify them by their songs.
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • bird song • attracting birds.
It's spring, and the birds are singing again! Read about why birds sing, and how you can learn to identify them by their songs.
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • bird song • attracting birds.
Terrie Murray -- Interview with an Oregon Contributing Editor
Fourth in a series of interviews with Contributing Editors from Oregon. Highlighted is Backyard Birdwatching Almanac editor, Terrie Murray.
oregon • suite101.com • sue barton • terrie murray • backyard birdwatching
Fourth in a series of interviews with Contributing Editors from Oregon. Highlighted is Backyard Birdwatching Almanac editor, Terrie Murray.
oregon • suite101.com • sue barton • terrie murray • backyard birdwatching
It's Easter -- and Look at All the Eggs!!
The explosion of the Internet has made it possible to follow the progress of nesting birds all over the United States -- right from our own computers!
birds • birdwatching • nestboxes • nesting.
The explosion of the Internet has made it possible to follow the progress of nesting birds all over the United States -- right from our own computers!
birds • birdwatching • nestboxes • nesting.
And the Winner Is ----
Today we announce the results of the backyard birdwatching photo contest.
birds • birdwatching • photography
Today we announce the results of the backyard birdwatching photo contest.
birds • birdwatching • photography
Mustelidae Topic Update
Topic update introducing a brand new topic by Suite editor, Josie Shadwell.
mustelidae • wild cats • cats • felines • cheetah
Topic update introducing a brand new topic by Suite editor, Josie Shadwell.
mustelidae • wild cats • cats • felines • cheetah
January, 2002: Resolutions for Nature
It's January, and time to start looking ahead to the new year. Join me in resolving to make the protection of the natural world a priority in 2002.
nature • new year's resolutions • birdwatching • pacific northwest • nature writing
It's January, and time to start looking ahead to the new year. Join me in resolving to make the protection of the natural world a priority in 2002.
nature • new year's resolutions • birdwatching • pacific northwest • nature writing
New CD Features "Greatest Hits" of Animal Sounds
Is there a stranger sound on earth than the song of the Capuchinbird? A sound more evocative than a Humpback Whale's serenade? More thrilling than the growl of an American Alligator? More melancholy than the wail of a Common Loon? A new CD from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology lets the listener decide
natural history • natural sounds • compact discs • home school resources • classroom resources
Is there a stranger sound on earth than the song of the Capuchinbird? A sound more evocative than a Humpback Whale's serenade? More thrilling than the growl of an American Alligator? More melancholy than the wail of a Common Loon? A new CD from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology lets the listener decide
natural history • natural sounds • compact discs • home school resources • classroom resources
Ornithology/Bird Biology Topic Update
Several new topics you might want to check out!
birds • birding • neo tropical • birds of prey
Several new topics you might want to check out!
birds • birding • neo tropical • birds of prey
Pest Birds
Starlings, grackles, blackbirds and house sparrows can be a problem for backyard bird watchers. How do you deal with them?
birdwatching • attracting birds • feeding birds.
Starlings, grackles, blackbirds and house sparrows can be a problem for backyard bird watchers. How do you deal with them?
birdwatching • attracting birds • feeding birds.
Queen of the Night
The long wait for the blooming of my Epiphyllum oxypetalum is rewarded with quite a royal performance.
drawing nature • nature • drawing • epiphyllum oxypetalum • queen of the night
The long wait for the blooming of my Epiphyllum oxypetalum is rewarded with quite a royal performance.
drawing nature • nature • drawing • epiphyllum oxypetalum • queen of the night
Review of Raptors and a Little Bit More
Book review of "Raptors and a Little Bit More" by Fred Kane, a Best of Suite eBook.
birding • birds • raptors • owls • books
Book review of "Raptors and a Little Bit More" by Fred Kane, a Best of Suite eBook.
birding • birds • raptors • owls • books
The Door Greeter
He will be a prisoner for life, for no other reasons than his beauty, his intelligence and man’s insatiable greed.
parrots • exotic pet trade • parrot smuggling • macaw parrot • parrot
He will be a prisoner for life, for no other reasons than his beauty, his intelligence and man’s insatiable greed.
parrots • exotic pet trade • parrot smuggling • macaw parrot • parrot
A Pocket Full of Posies - More Must See Gardens in Oregon
Come on a garden tour of Oregon
oregon • suite101 • sue barton • flowers • gardens
Come on a garden tour of Oregon
oregon • suite101 • sue barton • flowers • gardens
Bonus Article-Informative course on Habitats for Backyard Birds
Review of Suite 101 University course on providing habitats for backyard birds.
enviroment • habitat • birding • backyard birding • action plan
Review of Suite 101 University course on providing habitats for backyard birds.
enviroment • habitat • birding • backyard birding • action plan
Oregon Articles - People to See
A categorized listing of articles about the people of Oregon, with a little editorial opinion thrown in for spice.
oregon • sue barton • suite101.com • history • people
A categorized listing of articles about the people of Oregon, with a little editorial opinion thrown in for spice.
oregon • sue barton • suite101.com • history • people
The Exotic Feline Rescue Center.
Hoosier Hannah pays a visit to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center near Brazil, Indiana. She meets with over 100 big cats including caracals, lynx, bobcats, ocelots, servals, leopards, panther pumas,lions, and no less than 85 tigers.
hoosier hannah • exotic feline rescue center • brazil • indiana • indianapolis
Hoosier Hannah pays a visit to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center near Brazil, Indiana. She meets with over 100 big cats including caracals, lynx, bobcats, ocelots, servals, leopards, panther pumas,lions, and no less than 85 tigers.
hoosier hannah • exotic feline rescue center • brazil • indiana • indianapolis
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