A wasp nest and a dead bluebird in a nest box
Contributing Editor Julie Craves tries to unravel a reader’s discovery of an abandoned wasp nest and a dead bluebird inside a nest box. Read More “A wasp nest and a dead bluebird in a nest box”
Birding FAQ
Bird bander Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds, birding, conservation, feeding, gear, and more.
Hybrid bluebirds and why they may become more common
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here’s a … Read More “Hybrid bluebirds and why they may become more common”
Why the Bearded Vulture’s diet is the strangest among all birds
Contributing Editor Julie Craves describes the unique diet of the Bearded Vulture for a reader. Read More “Why the Bearded Vulture’s diet is the strangest among all birds”
Julie Craves explains plumage variations of male Ruffs
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here’s a … Read More “Julie Craves explains plumage variations of male Ruffs”
It’s time for Great Horned Owls to begin hooting
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here are … Read More “It’s time for Great Horned Owls to begin hooting”
Why diurnal birds might sing at night
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here’s a … Read More “Why diurnal birds might sing at night”
Why a Purple Martin would carry a fledgling and why birds raid squirrel nests
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here are … Read More “Why a Purple Martin would carry a fledgling and why birds raid squirrel nests”
Why don’t birds build better nests? Julie Craves explains.
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here is … Read More “Why don’t birds build better nests? Julie Craves explains.”
Why dogs shouldn’t eat bird seed on the ground
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here is … Read More “Why dogs shouldn’t eat bird seed on the ground”