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NUISANCE WOODPECKERS
If you hear this sound in the great outdoors, keep in mind that it’s a form of communication in certain birds.
PLANT A TREE, BUT NOT JUST ANY TREE
When a tree dies in your yard, consider replacing it with a native species that’s site-appropriate. “Native” means indigenous to your area …
BIRD FEEDERS
Let’s discuss seed feeders. I frequently hear folks comment that they want to attract more birds to their yard, so they’d like to put up a seed feeder.
SUPPORT PUBLIC RADIO AND PUBLIC TELEVISION
What we learn about nature, science, and the outdoor world is often relayed to us through public radio and public television.
TAKE A KID/GRANDKID CAMPING AND HIKING
Getting outside is essential for our well-being. We experience therapeutic responses when we’re in the fresh air hearing the sounds of nature.
NEONICOTINOIDS
Neonicotinoids or “neonics” are the country’s most widely used insecticides. They were first introduced in the U.S. in 1994…
WATER CONSERVATION
Have you ever thought about all of the forest habitat forever sunk under that nearby reservoir?
BRIDGES AND CULVERTS
Without bridges and culverts, we wouldn’t be able to drive our vehicles back and forth along our roadways. But did you ever think that the water flowing …
READING YOUR FAVORITE NATURE MAGAZINE ISN’T ENOUGH
If you contribute to a conservation organization in order to receive their colorful newsletter or magazine, that means you enjoy nature and the great outdoors.
FIND A WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST IN YOUR AREA
If you own rural acreage in Texas, a wildlife biologist can assist you with land management options that could help the plants and animals on your property.
PARROTS AS PETS
Have you ever watched those amazing videos of talking parrots doing tricks and thought “I’d sure love to own a parrot!” Before you do, think twice…
ALLOW FLOCKS OF BEACH BIRDS TO REST
While visiting the beach, you’ve seen flocks of birds, namely shorebirds, resting or foraging on the sand, in tidal pools, or out in the shallow surf.