Author and radio host Laura Erickson explains how to attract birds to your yard, behaviors to watch for, and more.
On January 20, 2017, when I was staying at my daughter’s place in Brooklyn, New York, I took a train to Valley Stream, walked a … Read More “Vagrant birds: Unpredictable, surprising, and cherished”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Ryan Brady is a research scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a member of the state’s eBird team, and a friend of mine. … Read More “Steps to take to keep baths and fountains safe for birds”
