Audubon’s 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held from December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025 Many thanks to Karla for sending me the information regarding the above event. What it’s all about…Frank Chapman and 26 other conservationists initiated the …

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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…

Photo by Marion J Chard

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.