With their amazing acrobatic movements, highly social behavior and boisterous chirps, Purple Martins are beloved and sought after backyard birds. Even though you may have seen those tall Purple Martin…
Timothy Martinez Jr. is a writer and freelance journalist. His work has been published in The Times-Picayune in New Orleans, Remapping Debate in New York City and other publications. He’s been a bird lover since he was young and currently lives in New Orleans, L.A.
Just because you love birds doesn’t mean you have to love and feed all animals. Try telling that to squirrels though. Squirrels are so persistent and annoyingly good at getting…
Last month, a New Jersey couple was taken to court for illegally feeding wildlife. The community’s environmental health specialist contended that birds didn’t eat peanuts, so it was a violation…
Birds use bird baths for a range of activities—preening feathers, drinking, frolicking—which is why people love having these water features all over their yard. Last week, I wrote about the…
Whether you want one as a centerpiece of your backyard or want to give your birds a place to frolic and congregate, a birdbath is a great addition to any…
