Tom H.

The Forest Service’s own case for leaving a snag standing — which birds depend on dead wood, and the per-acre snag numbers land managers were told to keep.

The working methods for tracking bird migration — counting silhouettes against the moon, bands, radio transmitters lighter than a penny, and radar ‘angels’ — each with its stated blind spot.

Why the brown birds working your winter weed patch were worth 875 tons of destroyed weed seed in a single state, by the government’s own arithmetic.

Entrance-hole sizes, nest heights, and preferred trees for the woodpeckers most likely to have made the cavity in your tree, straight from two federal handbooks.

If you’ve been watching bluebirds from afar and thinking, “I wish they’d visit my yard,” you’re not alone. The good … Read more

You filled your thistle sock with fresh nyjer seed, hung it in a perfect spot, and waited for the goldfinches … Read more

Spring brings hungry birds back to your yard—but it also brings the predators that hunt them. Where you hang your … Read more

When temperatures plummet and your birdbath turns into a solid block of ice, birds still need access to clean, liquid … Read more

If you’ve ever watched ants march straight up to your hummingbird feeder and stage a full-scale invasion, you know the … Read more

March is the perfect time to get ahead of hummingbird season. Plant the right flowers now, and you’ll create a … Read more

You’ve been watching birds flock to your feeder for weeks, maybe months—and then one day, they’re just gone. It’s frustrating, … Read more

Spring migration doesn’t start with a grand announcement. It begins quietly, with subtle changes most of us walk right past … Read more

You hear it again—that rhythmic tapping against your siding or under the eaves. Your first thought? Woodpecker. But before you … Read more

While many bird species change partners each season, some are remarkably devoted—pairing up for years or even a lifetime. These … Read more

Cardinals are loyal visitors once they find a reliable food source, and the right offerings can turn occasional stops into … Read more

Missing the arrival of the first hummingbirds in spring isn’t just disappointing—it can cost you a full season of visitors. … Read more

Birds still need water when the temperature drops. A bird bath that stays open in winter can be one of … Read more

If you’ve ever watched squirrels empty a bird feeder in minutes, you know the frustration. But there’s a simple, elegant … Read more

Step outside on a cold January morning and you might hear something unexpected: the cheerful song of a cardinal or … Read more

You’ve set up the perfect feeder, filled it with fresh seed, and now you’re waiting. And waiting. If you’re wondering … Read more

If you’ve spent time filling feeders and watching the same birds return day after day, you’ve probably wondered: do they … Read more

You’ve been faithfully filling your feeders, keeping water fresh, and scanning the trees each morning with your coffee. But something’s … Read more

While others are done gardening for the season, true gardeners stand out in the crowd by continuing to be active. … Read more