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BirdWatching  •  Birding for Beginners  •  Attracting Birds

Attracting Birds

Author and radio host Laura Erickson explains how to attract birds to your yard, behaviors to watch for, and more.

Some day, you may be able to offer hemp seed as bird food

Hemp seed hasn’t been available as bird food for decades, but that may soon change. Read More “Some day, you may be able to offer hemp seed as bird food”

A Black-capped Chickadee eats a hemp seed from a feeder. Photo by Carrol Henderson

After losing a favorite tree, it’s time to plant anew

After losing a favorite tree, it’s time to plant anew

By Laura Erickson
Published November 1, 2018

Contributing Editor Laura Erickson reflects on the loss of a favorite tree — a huge Norway spruce — and considers her options for what to plant next. Read More “After losing a favorite tree, it’s time to plant anew”

Why you should participate in Project FeederWatch

Why you should participate in Project FeederWatch

By Laura Erickson
Published October 29, 2018

The annual winter bird count tracks trends at North American feeders and has helped scientists monitor populations and uncover avian diseases Read More “Why you should participate in Project FeederWatch”

Not looking for lawns: Quail want plants that provide food and cover

Not looking for lawns: Quail want plants that provide food and cover

By Laura Erickson
Updated January 8, 2019

The best way to attract quail to your yard is by having native plants and trees that provide natural food and cover. Read More “Not looking for lawns: Quail want plants that provide food and cover”

Natural food and water are key to luring warblers

Natural food and water are key to luring warblers

By Laura Erickson
Updated January 8, 2019

The best ways to attract warblers to your yard is by having natural food and water sources for the birds. Read More “Natural food and water are key to luring warblers”

Laura Erickson on insect population decline

Laura Erickson on insect population decline

By Laura Erickson
Updated October 7, 2018

Where have all the insects gone? Last summer, the journal Science published a summary of several long-term studies from America and Western Europe documenting massive declines … Read More “Laura Erickson on insect population decline”

Laura Erickson on the pros and cons of feeding birds jelly

Laura Erickson on the pros and cons of feeding birds jelly

By Laura Erickson
Updated October 7, 2018

Several decades ago, one of my friends suggested that I set out jelly and oranges for orioles. She said orioles in her yard lost interest … Read More “Laura Erickson on the pros and cons of feeding birds jelly”

New Year’s resolutions that can make your backyard birds’ lives easier

New Year’s resolutions that can make your backyard birds’ lives easier

By Laura Erickson
Updated October 7, 2018

As every year draws to a close, I start planning how to make the next year better, especially for my backyard birds. When we first … Read More “New Year’s resolutions that can make your backyard birds’ lives easier”

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