A blog run by Wild Birds Unlimited of Colorado Springs
Written By: Sarah Girton For the next few weeks we are going in depth about the different criteria needed to get your yard certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a wildlife habitat! If you missed the introductory post from August 17, it does have a few links to the NWF site with more information... Continue Reading →
Written By: Sarah Girton A few weeks ago we asked for contributions from you about your experiences with nesting birds in your yard! We got some great responses. It is something truly special when a bird feels that your yard is safe enough to raise a family in. Not only that, you get to witness... Continue Reading →
Written By: Sarah Girton We’ve talked a lot on this blog about the beauty of birds. Their plumage, their songs, their extravagance. But beauty in the bird world starts before they are even hatched. A bird’s first home is their egg. Carefully created by their mother’s body, and laid in a nest, eggs have almost... Continue Reading →
Written By: Sarah Girton Happy Spring! This is such an exciting time of year. Many plants and animals are waking up from their dormancy, migrators are returning. Our bird friends have a lot going on in their lives right now. Many are finding new mates, or strengthening bonds with current ones. Most are constructing new... Continue Reading →