Author: Sydney Bucholtz
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Lights Out for Birds: How Going Lights Out Helps Birds
During peak migration seasons (between April 15 through May 31 and Aug. 15 through Nov. 15), as many as 400 million birds can fly over the United States in one night alone. In fact, 70% of all North American birds migrate—and 80% of the time, they do so at night. But why at night? For…
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What is Bird-Friendly Buffalo? Our Effort to Protect Birds in Western New York
In the City of Good Neighbors, it’s not uncommon to see someone pulling over the side of the road in a snowstorm to see if a driver with their hazards on is okay. It’s not uncommon to water your neighbor’s plants, or check in on their home when they’re away on vacation. And it’s not…
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Birding for Beginners: How to Start Bird Watching
how to start bird watching: eBird Binoculars Feed Birds Learn About Birds Do’s & Don’ts Group Birding Are you interested in starting birding, but don’t know where to start? Bird watching is as simple as observing a bird around you. So, if you’ve done that recently, then congratulations! You’re officially a birder. As birding continues…
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Choosing the Best Bird Watching Binoculars for You
There are several factors to consider when selecting the right binoculars for you, namely the specs (magnification power and objective lens), your birding habits, comfort, and budget, among others. In this guide, we’ll cover a range of factors to consider when choosing the right pair, plus where to find binoculars near you if you’re just…
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How to Use eBird: All About This Mobile Birding App
Did you know there’s an app where you can upload lists of the birds you see, find birding hotspots, and be notified about rare bird sightings near you? Whether you’re a first-time birder or a seasoned pro, there is one app every—and we do mean every—birder should have on their phone or desktop: eBird. Developed…
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7 Tips for Feeding Birds During Winter
Birds rely on several unique, amazing adaptations and behaviors that help them survive the long, cold winter months—from caching food and puffing out their feathers, to endothermically regulating their body temperature. And while they don’t necessarily require our help to survive the season, seeing as they have done so for millions of years, putting out…
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All Green, No Screen — No Cap: Everything You Need to Know About Nature Camp
If you’re looking for a summer camp experience that goes beyond learning about nature, and instead, invites children of all ages to grow, learn, and understand themselves in nature… welcome. Nature Camp at Beaver Meadow isn’t a “drop them off and hope for the best” situation. It’s the kind of camp that parents talk about…
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Winter Birds: Which Birds Stay in the Cold & How They Survive
Each year, billions of birds migrate south for the winter months, with as many as 400 million birds in flight at the same time in one night over the United States. Migrating not only helps birds avoid harsh winter conditions, but find more reliable food sources and secure locations for mating and raising their young. …
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Birder Do’s and Don’ts: 9 Tips for Respectful Birdwatching
Birdwatching is a calming, engaging activity—and one that’s only grown in popularity in recent years. In fact, as many as 98 million Americans (three out of 10 people) report they’re actively engaged in birding—amounting to a bit over a third of the country’s population! Largely, the rise in this pastime has been linked to a…
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The Broad-billed Hummingbird: A Rare Sighting & An Even Rarer Generosity of Spirit
This past fall, hundreds of birders from New York State, Pennsylvania, and even southern Ontario flocked to Derby, NY for the chance at, potentially, once-in-a-lifetime sight: a Broad-billed Hummingbird. Only the third sighting in New York State’s history, this extremely rare bird was found by local birder Kathy Tucker when it flew into her front…