Author and radio host Laura Erickson explains how to attract birds to your yard, behaviors to watch for, and more.
A Golden-crowned Kinglet sings in a spruce tree. Its song is one of the first that people lose the ability to hear as they age. Photo by Ryan Mense/Shutterstock
It’s OK to rethink your feeder setup if a raptor shows up. Read More “Dealing with birds of prey at your feeders”
Oranges, nectar, jelly, and native plants can bring the pretty songbirds to your yard. Read More “Keys to attracting orioles to your yard”
Why we should think twice before offering birds food with corn. Read More “What birders should know about GMO products in bird food”
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson provides advice on how to buy birdseed, suet, and other feeder fare. Read More “A birdfeeding shopping list”
How a ‘culture of conservation’ can have a positive ripple effect for birds. Read More “What birders can do to reduce threats to birds”
Flock sizes vary, and the birds wander along a route in their winter ranges, passing through the best areas several times a day. Read More “Why it’s difficult to tally your backyard chickadees”
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson laments on how loud our world is and how she is missing the silence. Read More “Our noisy world stifles the joy of listening to birds”
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”
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”
