December through March is an especially good time to watch for Northern lights.Christmas Bird Counts are occurring this month.Make bird treats, and maintain feeding stations.Plan for and provide...
2021
The Sparrows’ Mobile Home!
“Did you know,” Grandpa asked, “that in my truck there is a nest of birds?”“What!?” I replied. “I hope they are okay.”“Oh, yes, yes. They are just fine. The papa and mama birds have put them in...
Whoo-oo’s in the Net?
Eastern Screech-Owl. Photo © Glenda Newswanger. Sammy Screech-Owl glided on silent wings through the dark night. His stomach growled in anticipation of a fresh meal. His sharp ears caught the...
Whoo-oo’s in the Barn?
Barn Owls. Photo © Laurence Kreider family. This year Daddy started renting a deserted barn just down the road from us. One time when we peeked into the old silo, we saw a Barn Owl sitting at the...
You Can Draw a Carolina Wren
You Can Draw a Yellow Warbler Submissions
A Glimpse of the Sea Otter’s Day
Sea otter. Photo © Jean Edouard Rozey/Dreamstime.com. Otter floated on her back, basking in the warm sunlight. The sea was blue, the sky was blue, and she could see the coast of Alaska off in the...
Mailbox, December 2021: Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar
Creation Close-ups, December 2021: Warm River
Wondernose: What bird has three different sets of plumage for three different seasons?
You and I consider it normal to own one coat for winter, one for spring and fall, and one for summer. But that’s not so common for the birds. Yes, a few birds do have two sets of plumage, but three...
Covers, December 2021
Ptarmigan. Photo © Kerry Hargrove/Dreamstime.com. White-tailed deer. Photo © Justinhoffmanoutdoors/Dreamstime.com.
Let’s Take a Hike: Snowy Sunrise
Let's Take a Hike, December 2021. Photo © Timothy Waldner, 17, Winnipeg, MB.
Shivering for Birds
Sharp-shinned Hawk, © Joseph WhetstoneHairy Woodpecker, © Joseph WhetstoneBald Eagle, © Janet Whetstone “Oh! Look at those Cedar Waxwings!” Joseph exclaimed. Less than ten minutes into our bird...
From the Editor’s Quill, December 2021: New Products
Another year is fast coming to a close. As we reflect back over the year, we thank God for His provisions, leading, and blessing in our lives. As we reflect on the birth of Christ this month, let’s...
