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: The great backyard bird count and birder’s certificate course
My wife and I participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count during a weekend in February. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a citizens’…
Wingin’ It: Birds of winter
Two bluebirds hang out at a heated bird bath. (Photos by David Durrant) Bluebirds perch on a feeder. Pam and I led the…
Wingin’ It: ‘Irruption’ brings rarely seen birds to town
A pine grosbeak. (Courtesy photos) A pine siskin perches on a hemlock bough. (Courtesy photos) If you are lucky, you may have noticed…
Wingin’ It: Journey to a migration crossroads
The Sultan Marshes in Turkey. (Courtesy photo) Pam and I winged it to Turkey last month. In the hopes of seeing some European, Asian,…
Wingin’ It: Birds quiet down for summer
A fledgling bluebird. (Photo by David Durrant) The birds are not as vocal as they were in spring. Most of them have established their…
Wingin’ It: The herons have returned
One of the nice things about writing this column is the comments, questions, and birding tips I get from readers. It seems that every…
Wingin’ It: Spring is getting its ducks in a row
Corrected and updated April 13, 2012 For anyone with an interest in birds, there are numerous programs available locally. The Massachusetts Audubon Society…
Wingin’ It: Mild weather makes birds think spring
We are lucky to live within easy driving distance of several Mass Audubon centers offering a wide range of programs. One program that piqued…
Wingin’ It: Winter color
Bluebirds On average there are six to 10 bluebirds around the farm this winter. One morning I counted 16 in the maple above the…
Wingin’ It: Museum reveals vast array of species
Cassowary (Courtesy photo) There are approximately 450 species of birds that have been seen in Massachusetts and around 900 in North America. The world…
