Waterfowl bands are more than just trophies
Though the bulk of Canada goose banding takes place on the nesting grounds in Canada, some happens here in the States, too. Hunting season is rapidly approaching, so it’s [...]
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Hummingbirds can be tricky to ID
I like to think I have a good grasp of a lot of bird species, but I also realize there are a whole lot more birds out there that I can’t identify. Especially when it comes [...]
Don’t get an alarm that makes bird noises
I’ve had the same alarm clock for quite a while now. I got it for Christmas a few years ago, so the first time I used it, it was in the middle of winter. That little nugget [...]
Stupid alarm sounds like a very common bird
I’ve had the same alarm clock for quite a while now. I got it for Christmas a few years ago, so the first time I used it, it was in the middle of winter. That little nugget [...]
And I thought pigeons were dirty …
If you like eating eggs, don’t raise your own chickens. They’ll completely ruin it for you. I wouldn’t think wild birds could be anywhere near as disgusting as chickens [...]
Don’t get an alarm that mimics a robin
I’ve had the same alarm clock for quite a while now. I got it for Christmas a few years ago, so the first time I used it, it was in the middle of winter. That little nugget [...]
A bird sound for an alarm is the dumbest idea ever
I’ve had the same alarm clock for quite a while now. I got it for Christmas a few years ago, so the first time I used it, it was in the middle of winter. That little nugget [...]
Facebook can be a help with bird ID … or a place to look like a fool
I know I need to get better about identifying birds, especially raptors. There are a bunch of hawks that come in a variety of different colors and patterns, and a lot of [...]
Stop and look around you
I was out feeding the horses on Sunday morning, and a turkey vulture flew down into the pasture. As I watched, it landed just out of my view over the lip of a little rise. I [...]
It’s time for a less fair-weather state bird
I admit, I do like Western meadowlarks. They’re harbingers of spring, ushering in the new season with their distinctive, if sometimes annoying, song. I say annoying because [...]