Winged and warbling backyard beauties Published: Thu, Mar 17, 2011 Even with several hundred bird species year-round in North America, many backyard birders are unfamiliar with some of the birds specific to their region. If you'd like to meet some unique feathered friends, follow these simple tips on how to attract them to your own back yard. Read More

Out and about in New York's Central Park Updated: Wed, Mar 31, 2010 My mom read her morning paper on a park bench that was "adopted" by the Madoff family (yes, that family). My own daily park route takes me past William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott on the Literary Walk. Two guys on bass and guitar, usually strumming "Sweet Georgia Brown," stand by the statue of the beloved husky... Read More

Alaskan adventure Updated: Sun, May 21, 2006 Looking for an Alaskan adventure this summer? You first might want to pick up a copy of "The Unofficial Guide to Adventure Travel in Alaska." From hiking to fishing to dog mushing to off-roading, the book offers an insider's guide to outfitters for almost every activity. The book also provides tips on the best... Read More

Salt Plains festival Updated: Sun, Apr 23, 2006 The annual birding and crystal festival at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge near Jet is April 29 and 30. The festival includes bird-watching tours, youth archery and casting contests, and demonstrations on primitive bow-making, flint knapping, antler scoring, bird banding and more. The Byron State Fish... Read More

Pumpkin seeds a treat for some Updated: Fri, Oct 27, 2000 As you carve your Halloween pumpkin, save the seeds and use them to help feed the birds, some members of local bird-watching clubs say. Pumpkin seeds scooped out of a potential jack-o-lantern can be rinsed off, dried and used as a tasty treat for wild birds, said Kathleen Lyons, an avid bird watcher and newsletter... Read More