Backyard Birds

“What to Do if You Find a Baby Bird?” by Dr. Karen Becker

Here are the steps to take if you encounter a baby bird out of its nest this spring according to Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. Spring is upon us and certainly springtime means almost always the inevitable encounter with wildlife. Although if you’re like me, we love wildlife and we’re thankful […]

American Goldfinch Are Still Nesting

Why does the American Goldfinch wait so late in the year before nesting? Thistle plants, a major nesting material for the American Goldfinch, blooms in July. It’s thought that the blooming period of the Thistle plant may play a part in the timing of their nesting season. As late summer approaches, these Thistle plants set […]