Field Notes

Hummingbird Nectar: The Recipe, and Why You Sho...

One part white sugar to four parts water. No dye, no honey, no brown sugar. How often to change it, and why leaving the feeder up in autumn does not...

Hummingbird Nectar: The Recipe, and Why You Sho...

One part white sugar to four parts water. No dye, no honey, no brown sugar. How often to change it, and why leaving the feeder up in autumn does not...

When to Put Up a Nest Box (And Why Most People ...

Late winter, not spring. Birds scout nesting sites weeks before they build, and a box that appears in March has already missed the decision.

When to Put Up a Nest Box (And Why Most People ...

Late winter, not spring. Birds scout nesting sites weeks before they build, and a box that appears in March has already missed the decision.

How to Attract Cardinals to Your Backyard Feeder

Cardinals are picky about feeders, seed, and cover. Four practical reasons they may be skipping your garden, and what to change.

How to Attract Cardinals to Your Backyard Feeder

Cardinals are picky about feeders, seed, and cover. Four practical reasons they may be skipping your garden, and what to change.