Bird lovers who long to see colorful hummingbirds flutter over their gardens or screech owls perched in backyard trees can get some tips at an upcoming bird talk. ...more

January 28, 2009

Bird lovers who long to see colorful hummingbirds flutter over their gardens or screech owls perched in backyard trees can get some tips at an upcoming bird talk. ...more

January 28, 2009

Recently, several readers sent me e-mails about birds and the winter garden, and I had a request from a reader asking me to send her a column on the subject that was published a few years ago. Here's that column, somewhat updated, with some thoughts about birds in winter. ...more

December 28, 2008

Every year, Pyro, my canary, re-invents himself. Except for the timing, he is a lot like those of us who make dramatic New Year's resolutions. "I will lose 20 pounds." "I will be kind to everyone." "I will learn salsa dancing." But Pyro actually goes through with his transformation. ...more

December 17, 2007