Decorative birdhouses look cute in your garden, but if you really want birds to settle in, you may have to customize them.
Being a good landlord for our feathered friends means learning what kind of houses they need.
Many birds once nested in the hollows of dead trees, but those spots are becoming harder to find as land is cleared to make way for new construction, so, more and more, birds depend on us for a nesting spot.
Read the full article by Louisiana Master Naturalist Colette Dean in the Advocate...

You can take part in helping scientists from around the world collect data by counting birds, and you don’t even have to leave your yard. All you need are a pair of binoculars and a comfortable place to sit.
The Great Backyard Bird Count will take place this year from Feb. 12-15.
​The idea is to literally count the birds you see to help researchers create a real-time snapshot of bird populations.
Read the full article by Louisiana Master Naturalist Colette Dean in the Advocate...