“I don’t feed birds because they need me, I feed the birds because I need them.” – Kathi Hutton When we count the many things that bring pleasure to our lives, those of us who love…
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Years ago I was camping in the Adirondacks in mid-April. I had just started birding, so I was thrilled to hear large groups of ducks quacking away in the woods. So off I went, in pursuit…
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Spring is coming and I have irrefutable proof; today, I heard my first Red-Winged Blackbird of the season. That gets marked on the calendar, like the first spring peepers, the first lambs born on our farm…
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The Belted Kingfisher is a striking blue and white bird that can be seen throughout most of the U.S. As its name implies, this bird has a blue back with a white belly that is banded…
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When we hear the hoot-hoot of an owl’s call, this is the bird we think of first. The Great Horned Owl is found across the country and is one of the largest owls at 22 inches…
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We heard from one of our customers, Marilyn, who has raccoons in her backyard. Here’s the story in her own words. First of all, I must admit to being a loyal Duncraft follower. I have always…