Over the next few weeks, into late July and August, you may notice that birds almost seem to be disappearing. … Read More >>
Category Archives: Birding
As we enter June, we are at the height of the nesting season for most of our local avifauna. And … Read More >>
In modern times, those of us living in Tennessee think of parrots as exotic beasts of tropical lands. We imagine … Read More >>
By Bill Pulliam Those of us who spend time among the birds find many different pleasures in it. There is, … Read More >>
A few years ago, the cult comedy TV show, Portlandia, featured a skit in which two enthusiastic characters encourage makers of … Read More >>
Every year in mid-February, the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society organize the Great Backyard Bird Count, … Read More >>
When most people think of the coast, they think of beaches, sunshine, resorts and seafood restaurants. But when birders … Read More >>
A comic strip I recently saw online pondered the question that sits up there in my title. It noted that … Read More >>
By Bill Pulliam Back in my childhood, I spent my life outside. My summers and weekends were passed in the … Read More >>
By Bill Pulliam In the last two articles, I talked about birds’ feet and bills, and how they are tuned … Read More >>
By Bill Pulliam Bend your elbow and relax your hand, preferably not the one you are using to hold up … Read More >>