How to best fill your bird feeder during winter

Meteorologist Derek Witt explains what our feathered friends need and where you can best spot them in this week’ s Metroparks ...
Terra Planet Earth on MSN

Most winter bird-helping advice misses the mark, but this 15-minute February habit delivers

Excerpt: Fifteen brief minutes of winter bird counting can turn feeder watching into real science that protects all species ...
The Vindicator

Snowbirds brighten bird feeders in winter

It’s always a pleasure to watch the variety of feathered visitors at our backyard birdfeeders year-round, but snowbirds reign as our family’s unanimous winter favorite. Who could resist those plump ...
Berkshire Eagle

Low Canadian cone crops and high bird numbers hint at busy winter feeders in the Berkshires

Today’s story is about something that has already happened and something that might happen. Usually I focus on one particular species, but this week I want to give you a rundown of the “Winter Finch ...
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: There's a different mix of birds at the feeder this winter

We've had a cold and windy winter with plenty of snow, making it hard for folks to get out and about. What about the wildlife ...
Berkshire Eagle

Dark-eyed juncos are the quiet winter regulars beneath your bird feeders

Whether it is when I’m writing in my columns or in my different journals, I often refer to a particular group of birds as “the regulars.” These are the species that are dependable visitors to my ...

From January to December, There’s a Magnificent Birth Month Bird for Everyone

Did you know you have a birth month bird? There are 12 birds aligning with the 12 months of the year, and each one can be attracted to your yard. Here's how.
The Daily Reporter

Feeding frenzy: Local bird watchers enjoy new viewing station during the winter

GREENFIELD — Adam Wilson has a new happy place this winter. You’ll find him gazing out a huge window at Thornwood Nature ...