Jan 26, 2017

Wild bird survival all about food

This past week I have enjoyed receiving emails from customers sharing their experienc...

Jan 19, 2017

To flee or to stay put - how animals see danger

Last week I was in downtown Atlanta attending the America's Mart trade show. I go to ...

Jan 12, 2017

Midwinter Bald Eagle survey results

This past Saturday, I participated in the annual midwinter Bald Eagle survey sponsore...

Jan 5, 2017

Area lakes are filling up with recent storms

Our recent snowfall and abundant rains have produced an incredible amount of runoff. ...

Dec 29, 2016

Parking lot birds

One aspect that is unique to the hobby of bird watching is that you can participate i...

Dec 22, 2016

Tips on winter bird feeding

As we inch closer to winter, many of our more common winter residents are a regular s...

Dec 15, 2016

Birds of Willow Lake

This past Friday I led a free Jay's Bird Barn (now The Lookout)- sponsored bird walk ...

Dec 8, 2016

The importance of water in winter for wild birds

It is hard to believe that it is already November! As the days grow shorter and the n...

Nov 24, 2016

Identifying LBB's and LBG's can be challenging

Many casual backyard birders have pet names for the birds they see in their yard such...

Nov 21, 2016

What do you call a group of hummingbirds?

Earlier this week I was at a home in Forest Trails early in the morning, and the bird...

Nov 17, 2016

Birding at Goldwater Lake

This past week I led a Jay's Bird Barn (now The Lookout)- sponsored bird walk to Gold...

Nov 10, 2016

Swap out your hummingbird feeders with suet feeders

This time of year we field the same question over and over again each day. "When shou...

Nov 3, 2016

Bird watching at Willow, Watson Lakes is very productive

This past week I have spent time birding out by the airport, at Willow Lake, in Watso...

Oct 27, 2016

What's in a name?

The scientific process of how birds are named is a fascinating subject. As technolo...

Oct 20, 2016

What do you call a group of hummingbirds?

Earlier this week I was at a home in Forest Trails early in the morning, and the bird...

Oct 20, 2016

New bird guide specific to the Arizona Central Highlands

Since opening Jay's Bird Barn (now The Lookout) in 2003, there is one question I have...

Oct 18, 2016

Prescott's hidden treasure - the Community Nature Center

Do you seek adventure? Are you always looking for a new place to go hiking or birding...

Oct 18, 2016

Recent rare bird sightings abound in the Prescott area

Spring migration has been nothing short of phenomenal this year. The variety and the ...

Oct 16, 2016

The hobby of backyard birding brings enjoyment

Years ago, when we landscaped our yard, we made every effort to plant trees and shrub...

Oct 14, 2016

Sparrows are another common winter species

In last week's column on dark- eyed juncos, I mentioned that juncos are frequently se...

Oct 13, 2016

Changing seasons, changing birds

Last week I did a daily check of Granite Creek and Watson Lake. With all of the rain ...

Oct 6, 2016

Upcoming activities to get you out in nature

Happy September! Several nature- related events are on tap this month. This weekend,...

Sep 29, 2016

Hummingbird migration activity is at its peak

This past Sunday afternoon, I made a quick trip down to Phoenix. I got stuck in traff...

Sep 22, 2016

Bird watching in Washington

This past week, my wife and I made a trip to Seattle to see our son, Merritt, and his...