When you live on the Great Plains of North America one becomes accustomed to weather extremes. Winters are cold and harsh. Summers are hot and dry. Hardly worthy of the evening news as Plains people are expected to be hardened to such conditions. But the temperatures now gripping the Central and Southern Plains are becoming…
This is the month that many of us will finally get to see the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds as they start their lazy migratory drift back south during August. You’ll stand a better chance of attracting them to your nectar feeders early on if you have those feeders out the first week of August. But anytime…
The easiest way to clean a birdbath is to ensure it doesn’t get dirty. While all birdbaths will eventually need to be cleaned, there are steps that can be taken to minimize the need for frequent cleanings. • When refilling the birdbath, dump out the stagnant water instead of just adding more. • Position the…
The Wild Bird Habitat Stores would like to recognize and thank all those involved in the renovation of the Irene & George Alexander Bird Garden at the Pioneers Park Nature Center: • The Wild Bird Habitat Store Staff • Pioneers Park Nature Center Staff • Corey Hasselhorst, MLA, RLA, Wildlife Landscape Architect • Becky Seth,…
The Wild Bird Habitat Store recommends having your hummingbird feeders ready by the first week of August. Hummingbirds, primarily the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, occur in our area from July 30 to October 8 on their return trip south. Hard to believe we are already talking about fall migration. But hummingbirds lead the way with songbirds close…
Saturday the last day of June, 2012 the Irene & George Alexander Bird Garden was dedicated at the Pioneers Park Nature Center. More than 60 friends and relatives attended this very special dedication, honoring the work of Irene and George in the birding community and more than 20 years of service to the Nature Center….
The mild winter and even milder spring seems to have led to a rather hot summer. The birds have made it to their nesting grounds and are currently raising families. Hard to imagine in a short 4 to 6 weeks the songbirds will begin drifting south on a slow migration. Wrens seem to be plentiful….
One of Lincoln’s jewels is Wilderness Park. With all its rich diversity which includes hundreds of native bird species and as many native plant species along with mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects, this is an area that needs the ongoing support, protection, and conservation of all of us. The history of Wilderness Park dates back…
The White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a small songbird of the nuthatch family which breeds in old-growth woodland across much of temperate North America. It is a stocky bird, with a large head, short tail, powerful bill and strong feet. The upperparts are pale blue-gray, and the face and under parts are white. It has a…
Our bird feeders are certainly a source of relaxation and enjoyment as the weather allows us to sit on our decks and patios. Already we are seeing adult birds appearing with their young in tow begging to be fed. It may seem a bit early to see young jays, Cardinals and woodpeckers, but the mild…