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Why the New Orleans Pelicans Name Change Will be Good for Birds

When I lived in New Orleans, I used to take long walks along the southern shores of Lake Pontchartrain, the massive brackish estuary north of the city. One of my…

6 Simple Homemade Bird Suet Recipes

The thing I love most about birders is that they’re always willing to help and share their knowledge. So, when I asked what the best suet recipes were on our…

2013 ABA Bird of the Year: Common Nighthawk

Earlier this month, the American Birding Association announced this year’s Bird of the Year—and it’s the Common Nighthawk! If you’re not familiar with this bird, the Common Nighthawk is a…

Great-tailed Grackles’ Expanding Range Causing Headaches

If you’re reading this blog, you’re obviously a big fan and supporter of birds. However, not everyone likes every bird. According to an article this week in the USA Today,…

4 Simple Winter Bird-Feeding Tips

It’s been a frightfully cold start to the new year and a generally cold winter. Even in Southern California, where I spent some of the holidays, the weather was rough.…