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...
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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... Bill Hines has always been a fan of plants and shrubs that grow in these parts of south Louisiana, so much so that he's brought many home to his own Baton Rouge backyard. As a Boy Scout, he was constantly studying Louisiana's native trees and shrubs, getting a first-class education from LSU Hilltop Arboretum founder Emory Smith, a good friend of Hines's father. “We used to accompany (Smith) every now and then on his scavenger trips for plants,” Hines said... Read the full article about native plants and LNPS Louisiana Certified Habitats “Warning: Coyote spotted in neighborhood.” You've probably seen such alerts pop up on Facebook or your neighborhood web page. People are catching sight of the wily animals because the young ones are on the move. “This time of year, it’s easier to see coyotes because it’s dispersal season,” said Amy Shutt, director of The Canid Project, a nonprofit fox and coyote rehab and educational collective based in Louisiana... Read the full article by Louisiana Master Naturalist Colette Dean in the Advocate
Whether you're trying to foster an appreciation of nature in your kids or just want to get them up off the couch, there's some great gifts that will entice your youngsters to leave the screens and head outdoors to explore. These ideas come from several members of Louisiana Master Naturalists. “Cameras are always a nice gift to encourage people of all ages to take photos of the things they see," said Erin Bryan.. Read more in the Baton Rouge Advocate
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