At last. The migratory floodgates have opened, and every morning reveals birds new to our yards this year. For those who love wild birds, this season is a feast. And, with south winds in the forecast for days to come, … Continue reading
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One of the highlights of the year for us are the summer bird surveys which take place in the Woodland Dunes preserve. Woodland Dunes was begun as a result of the very special Great Lakes Ridge and Swale habitat found … Continue reading
Now we stand at the peak of spring. For birdwatchers, the weather has presented a challenge and east and north winds have not helped bring migrating birds to our area. I suspect that insects are less active near the cold … Continue reading
Somehow, spring is in it’s highest gear right now. Migrant birds which spend the winter in tropics have now traveled north and are reaching us – hummingbirds, rose-breasted grosbeaks, warblers, buntings, orioles – all are showing up in our yards … Continue reading
Written by Nancy Nabak, Communication and Development Coordinator She fell in love first. Probably around December or January. Then she found a little home and let her maternal instincts kick in. No one thought much of it, because honestly, … Continue reading