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OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER
Simply mounting a hummingbird feeder does not mean you’re done. To keep your hummingbirds safe and healthy, consider these tips.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA)
Do you ever wonder how long ago those grocery store fruits and vegetables were harvested? You would definitely know if you joined a nearby farm
PEST CONTROL
Homeowners inquire what they can do about those messy barn swallow nests on their patio and the poop piles the birds leave behind.
LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS
It’s important to have certain contact numbers easily accessible for you and your family. Keeping emergency contact numbers stored in your cell
FIRE ANTS
Solenopsis invicta is the latin name for the red imported fire ant. This species is native to S. America and was accidentally introduced by ship to Alabama,
BIRD BATHS
Let’s discuss bird baths! By bird bath, I mean the popular cement kind that sits atop a pedestal. If you’re able to provide only one backyard item for birds
3 NATIONAL BIRD CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS WORTH HIGHLIGHTING
There are many national conservation organizations working hard to protect our lands, waters, flora, and fauna. There are, however, far fewer focused…
CITIZEN SCIENCE
Did you know that your observations of birds or other wildlife could be useful to others?
SAVING GREENSPACE
Did you ever catch yourself in calm reflection while staring at your backyard trees, flowers, or other greenery? How about the same while staring at the side .
HANDING-DOWN YOUR OLD BINOCULARS
Is there a retired pair of gently used binoculars in your family? Is it a premium priced make and model of binocular that still has a lot of life left?
SEEING THE FOREST FOR THE TREES
We all get upset when we see an injured or dead bird, especially when it is the result of human actions, like getting hit by a car or flying into a window.
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.