Groundhog Stew | A Beginners Guide
Trying to decide what to make for dinner after a long day can be a daunting task. I’ve been thinking about trying a new take on one of my favorite meals- Beef Stew. You’ve...
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The Elusive Frog-Bird | Frog or Bird?
For the past three years or so, I’ve been hearing an unusual bird singing from somewhere near the edge of the woods behind our house. I have heard it in various places in the...
Bird of the Week | American Robin | Attracting Robins to Your Yard
Until recently, when someone spoke of Robins, I pictured a mid-sized songbird, grayish-brown in color with an orange-red breast and belly. It wasn’t until I started following other “birders” on Instagram that I found...
Bird of the Week | House Sparrow
Did you now that there are almost 300 species of Sparrow in the world? At least 35 species can be found in North America alone! “Sparrow” is actually a term to describe small finch-like...
The Backyard Birdlady is Back!
It seems like an eternity since I’ve had time to post anything to my blog- April and May have been extremely busy months for me. Between my full-time job, my son’s sporting events and...
Earth Day | Bird Feeders Made From Recycled Products
Today is Earth Day 2017, a day when we are reminded to reuse, recycle and repurpose everyday items that might otherwise end up in our landfills and further pollute our planet. If everyone did...
Owl Prowl a Huge Success | Eastern Screech Owls Spotted
So my boyfriend and I participated in an Owl Prowl sponsored by the Buffalo Audubon Society at the North Tonawanda Nature Preserve this past weekend. Our guide, Naturalist Tom Kerr, took us and a...
Squirrels | Cute & Fuzzy or Pest & Nuisance | Squirrel-Proofing Your Bird Feeders
At first glance, how could squirrels be anything but cute & fuzzy? With their bushy tails, cute little noses, big black eyes, and those little paws- picking up and holding food in an almost...
Attracting Baltimore Orioles to Your Yard
If you’ve ever seen Baltimore Orioles, you have witnessed some of nature’s most profound beauty. With their vibrant orange and black colors and their distinctive sound, they are almost impossible to mistake. Once they...
Calling All Owl Enthusiasts | North Tonawanda Owl Prowl
While searching online recently for outdoor Bird Watching activities, I came across an exciting event I wanted to share with you. The Buffalo Audubon Society is hosting an upcoming hike through the North Tonawanda...
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