Thursday, April 7, 2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Big Day Video And Contest

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Watch this video to learn about this year's Big Day in Texas: a stiff birding challenge and an even more important conservation opportunity. Enjoy just a taste of the spectacular birding that South Texas has to offer. Then scroll down and enter a short contest!

Big Day Video and Contest

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

This Is Not Really A Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

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Here is proof that a bird feeder marketed as squirrel proof really is not squirrel proof. Do you think I can get my money back with verification that this just ain't so! LOL

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Huh?

 

Monday, April 4, 2011

Black-Necked Stilt In Acction

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Compared to their body size, Black-necked Stilts have the longest legs of any bird! Lab photographer Gerrit Vyn shares a remarkable flock of stilts he filmed in Louisiana at Audubon's Paul J. Rainey Reserve.

Through the Lens: Black-necked Stilt

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Take Down Bird Feeders To Deter Bears

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State wildlife officials are asking people to take down their birdfeeders to avoid attracting bears.

"We are receiving reports of bears getting into bird feeders," said Col. David LeCours, of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. "People can help now by removing any food sources that may tempt the bears. That includes taking down bird feeders and not feeding birds until late October."

Officials caution: Time to take feeders down

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Bird Feeder Owner vs Squirrels

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Like many homeowners, I enjoy watching birds at my bird feeder in the winter months. All season long, we have an abundance of feathered visitors – chickadees, nuthatches, finches; ground feeders like cardinals and juncos; and many sparrows and starlings.

Rocketing Rodents

Friday, April 1, 2011

Results Of The 2011 Great Backyard Bird Count

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Participants submitted more than 92,000 checklists to the GBBC this year--the third year in a row that checklists topped 90,000. New checklist records were set in 11 states and in 7 out of 13 Canadian provinces and territories, resulting in a new overall checklist record for Canada. Altogether, participants identified 596 species and 11.4 million bird observations.

Great Backyard Bird Count Highlights