I always try to teach the importance of nature to my kids but it’s tough at times competing with today’s distractions. I’m not sure who, or how it came about, but my kids recently asked ...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2013/02/not-so-lousy-bird-walk.html
Despite the cold and snow, this year’s Virginia Beach Winter Wildlife Festival was a successful event. This was the fourth year of the event and my first time attending. The festival, put o...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2013/02/winter-wildlife-festivaltrip-to-bay.html
This is the time of year most gardeners begin to browse seed catalogs and dream of warmer days ahead. Typically, January is the month that winter really settles in and delivers its coldest, na...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2013/01/preparing-for-spring-january-heat-wave.html
It wont be long before the rest of the Ruby-throated hummingbirds will be leaving my yard and traveling south to warmer regions for the winter. Many of the adults, especially males, have alrea...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2012/09/late-season-hummingbirds.html
As some may have noticed, my blogging frequency has been a bit inconsistent over the last year. I’ll admit to it, but won’t make any excuses. It’s just the way things go sometimes. While ...
One of my favorite summertime annuals is the sunflower. Sunflowers come in a wide variety of sizes and colors. They begin blooming in late summer and provide lots of color at a time when lots o...
One of my favorite places to get away and escape is North Carolina's Outer Banks . The two-hour southeasterly drive from my home in Virginia through rural North Carolina makes it easily accessi...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2012/02/in-search-of-red-cockaded-woodpecker.html
It isn't much to look at when it comes to islands from a human perspective, but to the birds, Craney Island is a sanctuary, and in turn has become a favorite hot-spot for bird watching. The man...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2012/01/birding-craney-island.html
Happy New Year! Like many, I always look forward to the new year. I’m not sure exactly why, I’m definitely not getting any younger. For me, I think it’s the feeling of having a fresh start ...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2012/01/new-year-juncos-and-favorite-birds-of.html
Tis the season for mistletoe! Most would agree that the Christmas season and mistletoe go hand in hand. I remember my dad shooting it out of the trees when I was a youngster. According to fol...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/12/mistletoe-not-just-for-kissing.html
The zoo has always been one of my favorite places to visit, even as an adult it remains at the top of the list. I especially enjoy going there knowing that new animals have arrived, such as the...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/11/trip-to-zoo-rhino-hornbill.html
I wanted to write a quick and slightly overdue post to publicize another blog I’ve been contributing too since the beginning of this year. I consider myself fortunate to be a part of the Stat...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/10/my-virginia-gardener-blog.html
What a cool insect – looks like something from an alien movie doesn’t it? I’ve always liked praying mantises , they seem so cool and sophisticated. Mantises are at the top of the inse...
After experiencing a couple hurricanes and a few more close calls in my lifetime, the anticipation of Hurricane Irene wasn't a welcomed one. I wasn’t that worried about the storm itself, but mo...
Last weekend I look a little road trip up to the northern part of my state (VA) to attend the 17th annual Purple Martin Field Day . It was my first time attending and despite the 2 hour, 45 minut...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/07/lessons-from-purple-martin-field-day.html
I want to thank everyone who participated in my recent Wild Birds Unlimited Giveaway . I’m happy to announce that the winner was JULIE G! Congrats Julie, and I hope you enjoy your new Medium Qu...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/05/wild-birds-unlimited-giveaway-winner.html
For those that may have missed it, or just haven’t had the chance to participate, there’s still time to get your comments in on my Wild Birds Unlimited product giveaway . Whether you’re a r...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/05/wild-birds-unlimited-giveaway-reminder.html
It has been a few months since I last participated in Carol’s monthly Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day (GBBD) , but I’m glad to finally be back! It’s not that I haven't wanted to participate, i...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/05/may-flowers-garden-bloggers-bloom-day.html
Don’t you just love American Goldfinches ? No matter how often you see them, the male’s bright yellow plumage this time of year is an instant head turner. Like most bird species, the female�...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/05/wbu-product-review-and-giveaway.html
Just a quick post to remind everyone that’s local or going to be in the VA/NC area during the 2nd week of May to stop over and visit the Great Dismal Swamp NWR for its 5th Annual Birding Fes...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/04/upcoming-events-and-contest.html
I'm currently in the process of making some design changes to the blog over the next few days, so if things look a little out of whack that's the reason. Thanks for your patience!
I recently had the opportunity to hear Douglas Tallamy speak at a local event sponsored by the South Hampton Roads Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society and hosted by Virginia Wesleyan Co...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/03/bringing-nature-homelecture-by-doug.html
Have you been counting the birds? For those unaware, today is day #3 of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) . It only takes a minimum of 15 minutes to note what birds you’ve seen. Why not co...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/02/mad-grackles-and-kissing.html
For those unaware, February is National Bird-Feeding month. During this month, individuals are encouraged to provide food, water and shelter for the birds. As many already know, February is als...
http://www.birdsnsuch.com/2011/02/national-bird-feeding-month.html
On Saturday I headed out to the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge for a morning bird walk. The guided walks offered there in winter are referred to by the refuge staff as “Lousy Bi...