HAWK Forum (9)

Peak Migration

You've probably already noticed at your own feeders, but its peak migration right now for a lot of song birds heading north to their breeding grounds. Each year, we are very lucky to have these vis... Continue

Tagged: breasted, grosbeak, habitat, migration, bunting

Started by Carol Buie-Jackson Apr 30

Name This Bird 3 Replies

Another winter-only resident, this bird will soon be heading north to start a family. In the meantime, see if you know what it is and if you have them in your yard.

Started by Carol Buie-Jackson. Last reply by Frank & Dee Apr 24.

NWF planning $40M effort

http://www.dmnews.com/NWF-plans-40M-cause-push/art

Started by Darryl Parker Mar 31

A challenging name that bird. 4 Replies

For you advanced birders, I took these pictures last fall. Not in my back yard. This guy develops a different bill depending upon his food source. Short & stout for cracking open acorns, or lon... Continue

Started by Frank & Dee. Last reply by Frank & Dee Mar 25.

Great Backyard Bird Count Results 3 Replies

Hi everyone, I had such a great time this weekend participating in the bird count. It was my first and I am definitely hooked. I went up to Reedy Creek Saturday morning and participated in their w... Continue

Tagged: count, hawk, bird

Started by Mary Rutherford. Last reply by Carol Buie-Jackson Feb 22.

Bluebird of Happiness

This bird will be a mystery to no one, but I just had to share the pic I got today of one eating the mealworms I put out. I was shooting for a video on how to attract BB's to your yard when I got it.

Tagged: habitat, backyard, bluebird, mealworms

Started by Carol Buie-Jackson Feb 18

Name That Bird 1 Reply

Okay, this installment of NTB was inspired by Leslie's comment about confusion over"those sparrow looking birds". Sparrows, sometimes being nondescript to the point of boring, don't get much respec... Continue

Started by Carol Buie-Jackson. Last reply by Leslie Wieser Feb 17.

Who is this bird? 8 Replies

This weekend the Great Back Yard Bird Count is going on. In keeping with the event, please help me ID this mystery bird. At least (s)he's a mystery to me. A regular visitor to the platform feeder a... Continue

Tagged: hawk, count, backyard, birds, birding

Started by Frank & Dee. Last reply by Leslie Wieser Feb 16.

Personal Choices

I've posted a great video by Ernie McLaney, CPCC Center for Sustainability, making a compelling case for why each of us should rethink how we are using our resources. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed a... Continue

Started by Carol Buie-Jackson Feb 11