Okay, we need some cleansing after the Alaska post. There is an arbor in Mr. Neil’s yard, it leads to his writing gazebo. A few weeks ago, Non Birding Bill told me that a bird flew away when he walked by it and it looked like a nest had been started. I checked a week [ Read More ]
From Kenn Kaufman: “This past weekend, a delegation from the US Congress made a brief trip to Alaska, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The team was led by Ohio’s Rep. John Boehner and includes ten other members of the US House of Representatives from a total of nine states. Birders who hear about this [ Read More ]
I’m working on a bee book, but in the summer I find I get so easily distracted. Today, I arrived at the Science Museum to do some park rangering at the Mississippi River Visitor’s Center and discovered that I was mistaken, I’m not working 8am – 4:30pm, I’m working 5:30pm – 9:30pm. I was going [ Read More ]
So, I have a second book out. It’s called City Birds/Country Birds and it helps you attract birds no matter where you live, whether it’s out in a remote area like Mr. Neil or in a metro area like me. Cardinal Corner has offered to have the book release party and signing–I’ll be at both [ Read More ]
The next Birds and Beers is Thursday, July 24 at 6pm at Merlin’s Rest. Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, talk about why people get weird on bird listservs, ask about where to find [ Read More ]
Lorraine sent me this story:Apparent conjoined barn swallows found in Arkansas: An apparent set of conjoined twin birds – an incredibly rare find – has been discovered in Arkansas, authorities said. The bodies of the barn swallows, which are attached at the hip by skin and possibly muscle tissue, are being sent to the Smithsonian [ Read More ]
Downy woodpecker recently fledged from the nest and learning to eat off of the suet log. Note that unlike an adult male downy woodpecker, the young have red on top of their head instead of the back.
Mr. Neil has had an increase in oriole activity recently. It’s typical to get a lull in oriole activity at a jelly feeder once migration is finished. Orioles appear to focus more on insects while raising their young. Once the chicks fledge, you get a second bump in oriole activity in mid summer as the [ Read More ]
Well, there have been some changes in the beekeeping operation. But first, let’s start with the fun. Can I say how grateful I am for the sweet natured temperament of the MimiKo bees? They are just a joy to visit and are still so friendly and easy going…which as you will read later, is much [ Read More ]
Here’s a birding job for you: Audubon Minnesota seeks a full-time Project Coordinator for the recently funded state-wide Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas (BBA) project. This project is a partnership of multiple agencies, non-profits, and universities, and will be housed in Audubon’s state office. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of [ Read More ]
