WBFI State of Bird Feeding Report 2025 The Wild Bird Feeding Institute and the charitable WBFI Research Foundation are excited to publish the findings of our new report that shows insights into the growth of the wild bird feeding industry in partnership with Ask Your Target Market (AYTM). The report shows key insights so…| Wild Bird Feeding Institute
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens isn’t just a historic estate—it’s a vibrant sanctuary for wildlife and a hub for nature lovers. Whether you’re drawn to the flutter of wings or...| Bonnet House
On February 19, 2009, I was coming out of a store, when my eyes were drawn to a magnificent large white bird with black wing tips flying approximately 20 feet up and maybe 30 feet away from me with the sun behind it. I grabbed my Canon Rebel camera and caught this shot of what … More An Unidentified White Bird?| joyful2beeblogs
Imagine helping scientists make amazing discoveries, all from the comfort of your own home or backyard. That’s the power of citizen science! You don’t need a white lab coat to contribute to real research, just a curious mind and a willingness to observe the world around you. We’ve got all the details in this blog …| BirdsCaribbean
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (female) Since my last photography post, I made a few updates to the birds’ backyard space. First, I replaced two old feeders that had started looking dingy and/or that I was struggling to keep clean. I also did a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all the feeders and baths, as well as raking […]| The Used Life
Mourning Dove I’d rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance. – e.e. cummings My bird feeders have been extremely busy over the past several weeks–so busy, in fact, that I am going through twice as much seed as I go through in the wintertime. There […]| The Used Life
With Migratory Shorebirds already arriving in the Caribbean we are getting ready to celebrate World Shorebirds Day on September 6! This year we’re asking you to show some love to our shorebirds and…| BirdsCaribbean
Adult male I create a post about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds every summer and every year I run into the same problem: I struggle to get a shot of the ruby throat. Adult males of this species don rub…| The Used Life
“Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie.” ~~Willa Cather I had the pleasure of taking in the Illinois prairie last month while visiting family. With the rich soil of central Illinois, agriculture and prairie thrive here. Let’s look at the prairie, one of my favorite ecosystems. Climate in … Continue reading Illinois Prairies| Jet Eliot
Earlier this month we visited Ashland Oregon and although we were there to visit the Shakespeare Festival, I also thoroughly enjoyed exploring the many nature scenes. Ashland lies in the far south of Oregon and inland about 100 miles from the Pacific coast. The biggest park in Ashland is Lithia Park, an enchanting 93-acre natural … Continue reading Ashland OR Wildlife| Jet Eliot
As it goes in wildlife, the more variety of habitats there are, the more variety of birds. The southern U.S. state of Georgia, with its diversity of habitats and physical features, boasts 347 bird species. Below are a few of the hundreds of Georgia bird species, seen in the state’s southeast on three visits. With … Continue reading Georgia Birds| Jet Eliot
I recently returned from a warm and humid week in southeastern Georgia and share with you today my favorite Georgia place: The Okefenokee Swamp. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a peat-fi…| Jet Eliot
I never thought about birds and how much time I’d spend watching them once I retired. In fact, bird watching as a hobby seemed silly back when I was in my 20s and 30s. In my book, it fell in …| Working on Exploring
Welcome to the world of Leica Sport Optics! Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of wildlife watching. Follow us on our Nature Blog!| Leica Nature Blog
At Sawgrass Island Preserve, hike 7.7 miles on multiple loops across uplands along a vast grassy wetland near Umatilla between Lake Yale and the Ocala National Forest.| Florida Hikes
As daily life becomes anything but normal, I’m comforted by the changes happening in the natural world around us. The annual spring migration is underway with many of our winter visitors heading north to begin their 2020 families. ...| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
Blue Jay Summer is the busiest time of year for me with regard to bird feeding. Most of that is due to weather: hot, humid days and frequent afternoon thunderstorsms mean cleaning and refilling fee…| The Used Life
Why Sri Lanka Thrush The Sinharaja Forest Reserve is one of Sri Lanka’s most incredible remaining intact tropical rainforests. This lush forest is wet and green and teeming with wildlife. A walk through the narrow trail that leads deeper into the brush is both exhilarating and lovely. The forest echos with the chirps and whistles […] The post Bird in Focus: Sri Lanka Thrush appeared first on Birding Tours with Whitehawk.| Birding Tours with Whitehawk
Learn more about the interesting and unique birds and wildlife found on the world's 26th largest island - Tasmania!| Birding Tours with Whitehawk
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As daily life becomes anything but normal, I’m comforted by the changes happening in the natural world around us. The annual spring migration is underway with many of our winter visitors heading north to begin their 2020 families. ... The post ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT appeared first on Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council.| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
As daily life becomes anything but normal, I’m comforted by the changes happening in the natural world around us. The annual spring migration is underway with many of our winter visitors heading north to begin their 2020 families. ... The post A GOOD TIME FOR A STROLL ALONG THE SEAWALL: PART 2 appeared first on Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council.| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
We don’t get a lot of Sandhill Cranes here on the Island in winter but we’re extremely proud of the ones we have ! The post OUR SANDHILL CRANES ARE ARRIVING! appeared first on Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council.| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
As daily life becomes anything but normal, I’m comforted by the changes happening in the natural world around us. The annual spring migration is underway with many of our winter visitors heading north to begin their 2020 families. ... The post BEACH CLEANUP STIRS OLD MEMORIES appeared first on Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council.| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
As daily life becomes anything but normal, I’m comforted by the changes happening in the natural world around us. The annual spring migration is underway with many of our winter visitors heading north to begin their 2020 families. ...| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
One day each spring, volunteers around Wisconsin get up at dawn to participate in the International Crane Foundation's Annual Midwest Crane Count. For some people, it's a chance for some people to connect with friends.| Wisconsin Life
I think most people who are into wildlife and nature have a favourite bird, but one that keeps appearing on every social media feed annually, without fail – and for good reason – is the Atlantic Puffin. For me, my favourite place to photograph puffins is Skomer Island off the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. This little 3km squared island is home to over 40,000 of these “clowns of the sea,” making it one of the UK’s strongholds for the species, with most of the other colonies declining...| Leica Nature Blog
Welcome to the world of Leica Sport Optics! Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of wildlife watching. Follow us on our Nature Blog!| Leica Nature Blog
On a 12.2 mile loop at Potts Preserve, cross pine flatwoods and scrub to a scenic jungle of shady hammocks and floodplain forests along the Withlacoochee River in Inverness.| Florida Hikes
As daily life becomes anything but normal, I’m comforted by the changes happening in the natural world around us. The annual spring migration is underway with many of our winter visitors heading north to begin their 2020 families. ...| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
Outdoor decor should rival the indoor equilevant of indoor style. Good Directions has you covered with classy, copper outfittings.| Raise Your Garden
Each summer, campers gather from along the Front Range of Colorado to experience the magic that is Bird Camp! Weekly sessions run Monday through Friday, roughly from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and serve ages 4-17. As the season starts, we kick off with Birding Adventure Camp in early June.| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
This summer, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies partnered with the Colorado Natural Heritage Program to host two undergraduate students from Colorado State University as interns through the Siegele Internship Program. This internship program creates paid opportunities for early career professionals to get hands-on experience with biologists to gain field skills, explore their interests, and assist with conservation and monitoring programs across a variety of environmental applications.| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Like clockwork, my subscription to Birds & Blooms gets renewed. When it arrives, it’s read cover to cover, before the laundry gets done or dinner cooked. This passion for birds started when I hit middle age and continues with my growing fondness for all things plants and animals. If you get a case of “bird […]| Raise Your Garden
This month I attended the Wings Over Water Birding Festival in Blaine, Washington.| Anthony Ciccarello
White-throated Sparrow I realize I haven’t posted any bird photos in awhile; although, that doesn’t mean I haven’t been out taking photographs. To the contrary: I have a huge back…| The Used Life
On a slender, rocky, and rooty causeway between the marshes of Gator Lake and Loxahatchee Slough, the Eagle Trail balances immersion in a tropical hammock with scenic views.| Florida Hikes
As daily life becomes anything but normal, I’m comforted by the changes happening in the natural world around us. The annual spring migration is underway with many of our winter visitors heading north to begin their 2020 families. ...| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
2024 Avian Flu - November Update The Wild Bird Feeding Institute (WBFI) continues to closely monitor the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) across North America. As of November 2024, outbreaks have been reported in poultry and even dairy cows in the U.S., with agencies working to minimize the risk of transmission to workers… The post 2024 Avian Flu – November Update appeared first on Wild Bird Feeding Institute.| Wild Bird Feeding Institute
Welcome to the world of Leica Sport Optics! Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of wildlife watching. Follow us on our Nature Blog!| Leica Nature Blog
As daily life becomes anything but normal, I’m comforted by the changes happening in the natural world around us. The annual spring migration is underway with many of our winter visitors heading north to begin their 2020 families. ...| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
While I was visiting Greenville, South Carolina, I took an unofficial poll. The results were unanimous: my sources told me Lake Jocassee is the state’s prettiest lake. The 7,565-acre lake is 42 miles northwest of Greenville in Devil’s Fork State Park. People visit the park to swim, fish, kayak, hike, camp, and even scuba dive. Learn all about Lake Jocassee and Devil’s Fork State Park in the guide below. And if you’re a runner who plans to be in Greenville next May, see how you can get...| Outdoors Wire
Have you ever watched a bird soar effortlessly through the sky? Whether it’s a solitary bird soaring above me or a flock of birds flying in formation, the freedom and grace of birds in flight…| Live Laugh RV
A foot traffic only central trail within Robinson Preserve west of Bradenton, the Eagle Loop features an elevated rubberized pathway circuit beloved of runners for its elevation changes.| Florida Hikes
Egídio introduces another technique to compose compelling photographs – two rectangles. “Having two dominant rectangular areas in an image, gives balance, harmony, and unity to a compos…| Lindy Low LeCoq
Reprinted from The Glenite [newsletter of the Residents of Beverly Glen], Spring 2024, p. 6 One of the delights of the Glen is the abundance of Coast Live Oak trees. They are part of the indigenous vegetation that would have been found along the canyon bottom, which this winter has forcefully reminded us is a …| Travis Longcore
Riverwood Forest Preserve is the newest natural area under the care of DeKalb County, Illinois. Born from a “2020 acquisition and land preservation and grant partnership with the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation”, Riverwood is a conservation work in progress. It is already showing spectacular results. The former Oak Club Golf Course is 103 acres Continue reading Riverwood Forest Preserve – Close to Home Conservation The post Riverwood Forest Preserve – Close to Home Conserva...|
Here in the Midwest we get a fair bit of snow. When the snow fills the rural fields, it pushes many birds out to the edge of the country roads. If you are newer to birding, you may be wondering, What are those birds by the road in winter? The three most common “shoulder” birds Continue reading What Are Those Birds By the Road in Winter? The post What Are Those Birds By the Road in Winter? appeared first on .|
Habitats of the World: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists and Ecologists is a massive undertaking to showcase, in great detail, every single habitat type across the globe. It was produced by Iain Campbell, Ken Behrens, Charley Hesse, and Phil Chaon, all of whom are professional nature guides for Tropical Birding Tours. The book covers Continue reading Habitats of the World: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists and Ecologists The post Habitats of the World: A Field Guide for Birders, Nat...|
Conversations With Birds by Priyanka Kumar is a fun collection of essays about the author’s birding adventures. Born in India, Kumar moved to the United States and then lived in several states before landing in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A lover of outdoors, it took her longer to form a deep connection to birds, to Continue reading Conversations With Birds – Priyanka Kumar The post Conversations With Birds – Priyanka Kumar appeared first on .|
Look up in the sky to experience a fresh way to practice mindfulness: through birdwatching! It’s amazing how the fluttering of feathers can ground you so deeply to the earth. Birding is a marvelous way to draw your attention to the present moment which is exactly what mindfulness is all about. Mindfulness doesn’t only have... Read More » The post Birdwatching: A Beautiful Way to Practice Mindfulness appeared first on Mamaguru.| Mamaguru
Is February is for the birds? At least we can feed them to celebrate February is Feed the Birds month!| Second Wind Leisure Perspectives
Migrating whales, wintering monarchs, extreme tides, elephant seals, and upwards of 400 species of birds make winter the best time for wildlife watching in Santa Cruz County!| Visit Santa Cruz County
A review: Flamingo Lodge has opened, and lives up to its magnificent location on Florida Bay in Everglades National Park. Many visitors will now explore this end-of-the-road spot.| Florida Rambler
There are few animals that generate the kind of enthusiasm and following that ravens, crows, magpies and other birds in the corvidae family do. Their presence in our lives is so significant, t…| corvidresearch.blog
Discover the hummingbirds of the Caribbean. Find out how many hummingbirds are endangered in the West Indies and unique hummers of those islands.| Birding Tours with Whitehawk
If you’ve spent much time watching corvids in person or online, chances are you’ve come across one doing a Fred Armisen-level impression of something else. Perhaps it was the Steller…| corvidresearch.blog
Breeding season is often a hard time for the tender hearted among us. The joy of watching an animal construct a nest just to see their efforts cut short by predation is painful. Likewise, finding a…| corvidresearch.blog
It’s September 8th, 2020 when I step out my front door in Eastern Washington into a landscape that looks like the aftermath of a Martian dust storm. The video I am recording captures my bizar…| corvidresearch.blog