Q: I’m wondering if it’s OK here in central Oregon to leave our hummingbird feeder up a little while longer. I just noticed a hummingbird hanging out on the feeder this morning when it was 16 degrees.
If you find a sick or dead bird, don’t touch it, report it. Oregon Department of Agriculture is asking for the public’s help in detecting HPAI, a serious and deadly disease in domestic poultry and in waterfowl (ducks and geese). Tracking cases is critical. ODA asks bird owners to report unusual increases in illness or death rates in their flocks.
Q: In the past week I have found 5 dead golden finches in our yard. We do not have a cat nor do our neighbors. It’s been cold obviously. No sign of harm or foul play, just whole and dead. We get suet, cylinders, ...
Q: We have a robin currently building a nest right outside of a busy in and out entryway into our backyard. They've been here before but this is the first time they put their nest directly in the walking path. It doesn't ...
Q: Over the last decade or so, we have noticed a change in crow behavior, at least in our neighborhood. When a crow was gleaning by the wayside on our local streets, they used to fly away as a car neared. Then, they ...
Songbirds are more than just a beautiful tune; they are an essential part of a healthy woodland. Want to know how to keep those birds coming back year after year? Get tips on maintaining critical habitat for the many songbirds that may be visiting your property.
What is so special about birds? How do they fly? Why do they migrate? How can they build nests without tools? When they sing, what are they saying? In this fun, informative, and interactive presentation, you will learn to ...