Backyard Chirper

 

See Audubon’s Paintings in New Exhibition

I’ve been lucky enough to see some of John James Audubon’s work in person and it’s truly mesmerizing. Now, the New-York Historical Society is giving you the opportunity to see…

Great Backyard Bird Count Goes International

If you think it’s too late for you to work on an old-fashioned science project, think again. From Feb. 15 to Feb. 18, you can participate in the annual Great…

Meet the Google-inspired Birdhouse

I’ve seen some pretty creative birdhouses in my lifetimes, including one that was a replica of a Victorian style house and another that was an actual boot. But the Google-inspired…

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…