How backyard birds benefit from the Duck Stamp
Every summer, I am thrilled anew by the bounty of birds in my backyard. Our cherry trees draw in tanagers, orioles, warblers, and a host … Read More “How backyard birds benefit from the Duck Stamp”
Attracting Birds
Author and radio host Laura Erickson explains how to attract birds to your yard, behaviors to watch for, and more.
Laura Erickson: One of the best ways to see birds up close
Luring birds close is one reason to improve backyard habitat, add birdbaths, and set out feeders. Away from home, we may pish or, outside of … Read More “Laura Erickson: One of the best ways to see birds up close”
Four bird killers that may be lurking in your backyard
Attracting birds to a backyard involves more than feeders and a bath. Quality habitat is also critical, for the same reason that we humans would … Read More “Four bird killers that may be lurking in your backyard”
You can attract screech-owls to your yard
The best way to see adorable but secretive screech-owls is to attract them to your yard. It’s easier than you think, Kevin Walsh writes in … Read More “You can attract screech-owls to your yard”
How Red-bellies turned a bad spot into a good nest
When we moved into our house in northern Minnesota in 1981, a wonderfully healthy young box elder stood next to our driveway. Now, 35 years … Read More “How Red-bellies turned a bad spot into a good nest”
Laura Erickson: Feeding birds entails serious responsibilities
This winter, a wolf killed a golden retriever in a popular park on the edge of Duluth. The dog was off leash, so wolf conservationists … Read More “Laura Erickson: Feeding birds entails serious responsibilities”
Laura Erickson: Nests in your yard are delightful, most of the time
Every summer, I hear from people who just discovered a nest or got a glimpse of parents caring for fledglings. Seeing bird families in your … Read More “Laura Erickson: Nests in your yard are delightful, most of the time”