Want a New Year’s resolution? Go birdwatching for all the mental and physical activities needed for healthy living. Watching birds around your neighborhood or a local woodland park means walking — ...
The first step for novices, Tan says, is simply to get outside and look around. You can start by taking note of the birds you ...
Ten years ago, I wrote a column about birding and fishing, noting the many things they have in common. It’s true! Both pursuits are addictive, both contain an element of mystery and surprise and, of ...
If there’s one worthwhile thing we can do for the next generation, it’s to pass on an appreciation of the natural world. A brilliant way of doing this is getting your toddler involved with a fun ...
Click here to read a story from Balance magazine about Lancaster County birders and why they love the hobby, and about the Lancaster County Bird Club and its activities. If you’d like to take your ...
COLUMBUS — Winter brings a variety of interesting birds to Ohio, making it an ideal time for birdwatching. According to a press release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, bird enthusiasts ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Birdwatching is often associated with sunny spring days and the colorful flurry of migrating species. But for those willing to brave the chill of winter, birding can be just as ...
As a wellness writer and amateur birder, I appreciate the health benefits of listening to and watching birds. Studies show that hearing birdsong can boost our mental health, reducing symptoms of ...
(BPT) – Raising backyard chickens has become increasingly popular, and an estimated 10.6 million U.S. households — from city dwellers to rural residents — own poultry. However, many of these backyard ...
We spoke to an ornithologist and a wildlife expert about what suet and suet cakes are, and why they are beneficial for birds in the winter. Suet, in simplest terms, is fat. "Suet is hard fat obtained ...
As winter settles across the tall-grass prairie, many birds choose to stay put rather than migrate south, relying on natural ...