Wildlife: Changes are in the air
September is a month of change. Cooler temperatures most often catch our attention, but it's September's progressively shorter days that trigger the transitions from summer to fall. Overhead, flocks of...
View ArticleMarcia Davis: Suet suits a wide range of backyard birds
Gary and Lois Thacker of Maryville are enjoying athletic performances by two birds trying to tackle a swinging suet feeder. No matter how hard they try, the robin and the cardinal just can’t seem to...
View ArticleDo it -- treat your local birds to suet
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 By Doug Oster, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It's relaxing to watch birds fly. It's even better when they come up close to your windows. One way to be sure they come in for...
View ArticleMartha Stewart | Gettin' down with pillow maintenance
Dear Martha: What are the advantages of down pillows? Are they hard to clean? A: For softness, nothing is better than down pillows. Filled with the delicate fluff from the bellies of waterfowl, they're...
View Article'The Morning of Christmas'
With apologies to Clement C. Moore. Every December I get requests for copies of a Christmas poem I first published in 1988 and the all-season suet recipe that goes with it. So here they are. Merry...
View ArticleBest fall foods for birds
Providing the right fall foods helps migrating birds get sufficient energy for their long journeys, and local residents will quickly learn that your yard is a reliable food source they can enjoy all...
View ArticleSeed mix sure to lure birds to back yard for feeding
Bird feeders provide a wonderful way to attract avian wildlife to your yard, and --- particularly during the winter months --- are a boon for hungry birds whose natural food supplies are scarce. As a...
View ArticleGo Watch The Birds As They Feast In Your Yard
BIRD FEEDERS provide a wonderful way to attract avian wildlife to your yard, and-particularly during the winter months-are a boon for hungry birds whose natural food supplies are scarce. If you've...
View ArticleWildlife: Backyard bird feeder tips to digest
When night temperatures fall into the 40s, bird activity picks up noticeably at feeders the next morning. Birds don't put on layers of fat to get through the fall and winter as mammals do. Migrants...
View ArticleClean Feeders Critical for Birds (State of Georgia)
(Source: State of Georgia) Clean Feeders Critical for Birds FORSYTH, Ga. (7/11/2013) Would you want to eat at a restaurant with a low inspection score? Well, neither do birds! And in summer's heat and...
View ArticleBackyard birding 101 It's an environmentally friendly pastime, easy to do and...
It's a sunny, windy, cold December afternoon, and a sharp-shinned hawk is high in a tree overlooking the backyard owned by Howard and Janice Mason in Little Silver. The hawk, which hunts other birds...
View ArticleIt's an environmentally friendly pastime By Todd B. Bates ENVIRONMENTAL...
It's a sunny, windy, cold December afternoon, and a sharp-shinned hawk is high in a tree overlooking the backyard owned by Howard and Janice Mason in Little Silver. The hawk, which hunts other birds...
View ArticleBirds of summer
Q A robin hangs onto my suet feeder and gobbles down chunks several times a day. I'm used to seeing woodpeckers and chickadees eating suet. Isn't this unusual? A Birds are full of surprises, and they...
View ArticleDavis: Easy ingredients create bountiful buffet for fowl
After Shirley Weaver of Lenoir City lost a recipe for homemade bird food published in the News Sentinel a few years ago, she remembered all the ingredients (lard, cornmeal, peanut butter, flour) but...
View ArticleDiggin' In: Songbirds brighten up winter
There's nothing better than watching songbirds at feeders during winter's dreary months. Cardinals in ruby red coats, woodpeckers in black-and-white tuxedos and bluebirds in royal finery brighten the...
View ArticleMartha Stewart: Learning the dialectic of marks & linen
Dear Martha: What causes age spots to develop on antique linen sheets and tablecloths? Can the spots be removed or the fabric repurposed? A: Linen is made from flax, which is one of the strongest and...
View ArticleMartha Stewart | Drop ceilings, store garlic, remove sap
Dear Martha: What is a drop ceiling? Are there options for replacing one? A: Drop ceilings consist of a metal grid that hangs from the ceiling joists and holds panels. They're often found in basements,...
View ArticleHUNGRY BIRDS NEED YOUR HELP
Making birdseed mixes The style and location of the feeder, as well as the kinds of seed you use, determine the species of birds you'll attract. Check a field guide for a listing of birds that migrate...
View ArticleBest part of back porch is viewing the visitors
Feeders lure a variety of birds closer to home to watch, learn about GAIL SUMMERSKILL When we moved to Charlotte four years ago, we debated whether to live in the heart of the city or in the country....
View ArticleThe sweet science of birdseed
Your best friends are always honest with you. That's why they're your best friends. So last week, when I tried to sneak a plate of food in front of them that was not actually a culinary masterpiece,...
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