How can we extract more information from the world around us? And hey, look at that crow flying overhead with gaps in its wing feathers! Put the two together and you have one of my favorite activities, a bird feather identification and exploration mystery. By asking questions, along with some guidance on what to look [...]
Birds & Bird Calls
Bird Language Basics
Listening to birds allows us to become aware of animal activity, to sneak up on wildlife or unsuspecting friends, and to enhance our senses. In my year at Wilderness Awareness School’s Residential Program, in Duvall, Washington, I explored the school’s teachings about birds and awareness. I’ll share some of bird language basics with you. Soon, [...]
How to Build a Bird House – Bird House Plans
Those who enjoy the companionship of birds will find these bird house plans inexpensive and fun to build. A well-built birdhouse should be durable, rainproof, cool and readily accessible for cleaning. By using some imagination, the builder can also add an attractive touch to the landscape. The first decision to make when learning how to [...]
Feeding Wild Birds
Feeding wild birds doesn’t have to be expensive but once you start you should not stop feeding during the winter, once the birds become used to your feeding stations. You can stop feeding in the spring once insects and other fruits become available. Most people, once they start feeding wild birds, don’t want to stop [...]









