Time to watch for vagrants at bird feeders (The Daily News of Newburyport)

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:17:06 GMT

As we move into September and the autumn season, it is time to look for the unusual in the bird world. Fall is the time when vagrants, birds that show up outside of their normal range, often show up in Massachusetts. Many of these vagrants show up in local neighborhoods and, sometimes, at bird feeders. Many of these vagrants are first-year birds that migrate off course, for whatever reason.

Pick a Feeder, Any Feeder (Carteret County News-Times)

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:09:32 GMT

(ARA) - Backyard bird feeding is an easy way to enjoy wildlife up close and personal. Feeders, and the beautiful birds that perch upon them, can brighten up any garden or yard. More important, however, is that bird feeding is very beneficial to the outdoor pets we adore so much.

CWD rule: If it attracts deer, remove it (The Grand Rapids Press)

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:09:27 GMT

You might wonder just what sick deer and Chickadees have in common. The answer isn't obvious unless you live in the country where deer gather under bird feeders.

A bird-watcher starts thinking inside the box (The Sacramento Bee)

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:19:07 GMT

Hank Toulson bought a couple of wooden French wine boxes at a yard sale because he thought they might come in handy someday. He set them aside until he could figure out what to do with them. Hank Toulson of Rocklin builds birdhouses for tree swallows using discarded wine crates. Hank Toulson mounts his birdhouses on 7-foot poles in his yard. His raw material comes from ...

Kids stay put after bear seen near school (New Hampshire Union Leader)

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:05:48 GMT

The bear was seen at a neighhborhood bird feeder and then near the Sanborn Regional High School athletic fields.