Wingin’ It: Warmer days bring birdsong
As spring arrives, migratory birds are returning from their wintering grounds. Some birds return from as far away as South America; others, known…
Wingin’ It: Getting to know and aiding the birds of winter
Winter is a good time to get to know the species of birds common in Harvard. A bird feeder brings birds closer to home,…
Wingin’ It: Fall migration brings raptors through the neighborhood
Fall is fast upon us and with it the migration of birds through our area. Those of you who feed birds throughout the summer…
Wingin’ It: Birding in the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge
A family vacation in Corea, Maine, gave us the opportunity to explore another area of New England. The house we rented on a bluff…
Wingin’ It: An eco-friendly backyard encourages abundant summer birds
This year we have had a backyard bounty of birds, both resident and migrant. We have noticed a more productive garden, where we have…
Wingin’ It: Birds of the Amazon Part 3
Editor’s note: This is the third and final column in a series of columns describing the Durrants’ birdwatching trip to Peru. Day 7: Zapote…
Wingin’ It: Birds of the Amazon Part 2
Editor’s note: This is second in a series of columns describing the Durrants’ birdwatching trip to Peru. Part 3 will describe days 7 through…
Wingin’ It: Birds of the Amazon Part 1, From Lima to Iquitos
Editor’s note: This is first in a series of columns describing the Durrants’ birdwatching trip to Peru. Last July as COVID appeared to be…
Wingin’ It: A visit from a long-tailed weasel
Though our feeders have been busy with a frenzy of bird activity during and following the recent storm, I have lately been absorbed with…
Wingin’ It: Feeding the birds of winter
As winter approaches and bears go into hibernation, many people resume feeding the birds. We feed mainly sunflower hearts, suet blocks, and “Zick dough.”…
Wingin’ It: Farewell to the birds of summer
This summer Mass. Wildlife, out of concern, recommended removing feeders because an unknown disease was affecting birds in other eastern states. They have since…
