My friend just sent this to me, and I’m in tears. I would be just devastated had this happened to me. I guess the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation should be “proud of themselves” for the devastation they caused not only to PNUT but to their caretaker, Longo. Shame on you!
Many times, even seasoned birders can confuse Cassin’s, House and Purple Finches (Carpodacus genus). Especially when they’re crowded around your birdfeeder, side by side. It’s easy to do. But hopefully this guide from The Cornell Labs will make the job a little easier…
The month of October brings about massive bird migrations, as many of our feathered friends fly south for the winter. If you’d like to see stats on birds in your part of the woods, then you’re in luck. Simply click …
I see that my YouTube bird playlist (featuring vids I’ve liked) has been growing exponentially, so I thought, why not share it with my viewers. Hope it brings you lots of smiles and laughs.
Here in Michigan as elsewhere, ticks can not only be annoying but darn right dangerous, as they can carry diseases such as Lymes. I’ve been lucky so far this year, and only found one on my person, ick, early in May.
Upon reading a few articles this week, I discovered that many backyard animals and birds eat ticks, so if you are lucky enough to have them around, it is a bonus. Obviously, they aren’t the cure all, so it’s always wise to be cautious and to take preventative measures, such as wearing long sleeves, and tucking your jeans into your socks, and of course, using one of the many mosquito and tick sprays, etc.
