Author: Sydney Bucholtz
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How Can You Stop Birds From Flying Into Windows?
Each year, 4 billion birds migrate south from Canada into the United States for fall migration, while about 4.7 billion birds fly from the United States to the tropics in that time. Unfortunately, as many as a billion birds are killed by window strikes in the United States alone—and this does not include the millions…
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How Do Migrating Birds Know Where to Go?
While some birds may travel 700 miles or so during migration, like hummingbirds across the Gulf of Mexico, others like Arctic Terns can travel upwards of 25,000 to 50,000 round trip each year as they make their journeys. As another migration season draws to a close, you can’t help but wonder: Just how do they…
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Our SpringFest Nature Festival is Back June 6! Here’s What to Know
Did you know there is a nature festival where you can take your pick from nine guided themed hikes, turtle and snake meet-and-greets, live music, and more, right in North Java, New York? A returning favorite, SpringFest is back at Buffalo Audubon’s Trillium Nature Center for its second year, happening from 11 a.m. to 4…
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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…