What species is this bumblebee feasting on dandelions in my garden?
It is not a male anything. This is a female chaffinch, which appears to be suffering from leucism, causing the plumage to ...
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Nesting time is upon us for the mourning dove, their curdy ‘pigeon milk’ at the ready for squabs
Pigeon milk consists of fat-and protein-rich yellow curds that detach from a pouch inside the bird’s neck. But wait until you ...
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11 Berry-Bearing Native Plants to Keep Birds Full and Happy
From the depths of winter to the dog days of summer, these native bushes, trees, and vines can help support a variety of ...
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Grow More Native Plants for Birds
Why Birds Need Native Plants Native plants for birds are like Mom’s home cooking. They’re the tried-and-true foods that keep ...
Rutland Herald5h
The Outside Story: Surprising sugar makers
As steam rises from sugarhouse cupolas and early morning coffeepots, sugar makers are working overtime to turn maple sap into ...
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GARDEN GUIDE: Scary Yellow 'Stripey' Things: Understanding your garden's unsung heroes
Our gardens, often seen as personal sanctuaries of beauty and tranquility, are in fact bustling microcosms of the larger ...
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Find Bird-Friendly Native Plants
Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...