Author and radio host Laura Erickson explains how to attract birds to your yard, behaviors to watch for, and more.
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”
I love Blue Jays. They combine beauty, brains, and spirit in a sleek three-ounce package topped with a perky little crest. People who’ve watched robins … Read More “Dealing with smart and spirited Blue Jay, for better or worse”
Sometime in the 1990s, I got a phone call from a man who had grown up in the house we live in. He had been … Read More “Laura Erickson: How planting a tree can ensure a brighter future”
Late every summer and into the fall, when I’m ambling down a country road in northern Wisconsin, watching raptors at Duluth’s Hawk Ridge, birding along … Read More “Laura Erickson: Why I’m drawn to Cedar Waxwings”
On March 20, I got a puppy, a Havanese named Pip. I’ve taken her on a few birding walks, but my first goal is teaching … Read More “The pleasures of finding life birds for a new puppy”
I’ve been hand-feeding mealworms to Black-capped Chickadees in my yard for many years, so I’ve had extraordinary opportunities to observe their behavior. They’re not banded … Read More “Simple chickadees observe a complex social hierarchy”
When I started birding, in 1975, I wasn’t interested in photography. I was a college student and couldn’t afford a telephoto lens or the expenses … Read More “Laura Erickson: How photography can open up a whole new world of birding”
