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Yellow-rumped Warbler Hiding

Posted on May 6, 2015

Yellow-rumped Warbler Hiding

This Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) was hiding from me, but thankfully we are still at the part of the season without too many leaves. In another week it will be much harder to see little friends like this one. The massive push of the butter butts is coming to an end as we diversify the warbler species visiting our yards. We already have some cool photos of more to show you! Stay with us… Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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Bird feeding basics

Posted on Nov 6, 2013

Bird feeding basics

We are now into the beginning of the bird feeding season in the U.S. as more chilly air filters down from Canada with every passing cold front. Observing bird feeders in a yard is one of the most popular hobbies in America, and we end up fielding a large number of queries about it each fall and winter. I wanted to go over some of the basic points plus tips and tricks to feeder and yard bird watching that I have learned over the years from observing my own to recalling what my grandfather did when I was a small child. First of all, what type of home and yard do you have? Is it 40 acres full...

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