Sometimes, the smallest things can be the reason for the death of your beloved indoor plants. If you want to keep them green and thriving, follow these Important Tips for Indoor Plant Killers.
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The beauty of birds is all around us, but we don’t always slow down enough to enjoy their sounds and sights. Birdwatching is a great way to practice this sort of mindfulness, and with the hobby on the rise, now is a great time to get into it. While bird migration in North America typically happens during the fall and spring, you can still get into birdwatching during summer months.
Some birds spend the summer hiding and gearing up for fall migration, but with more than 10,000 species of birds in the world, you can still expect to see and hear plenty of birds out in nature, such as warblers, chickadees, robins, sparrows, goldfinches, doves, mockingbirds, cardinals, and others.
If you spend this summer honing your birdwatching skills, you’ll be prepared to spot even more types as they move across the landscapes this fall.
“Always remember that even if you don’t see a whole lot of interesting or rare birds during an excursion, you can still find beauty in the mundane," says wildlife journalist and avid birder Jared Ranahan.
Whether you're new to birdwatching this summer, or simply looking to spot new birds, here are great tips from birding and wildlife experts to get started.
Most birds are most active in the morning, so set your alarm for an early rise if you want a better chance at seeing them.
“Early in the morning around dawn, human noises tend to be quieter, allowing you to hear birds more easily. Birds start their day by looking for food and communicating with each other,” says Amy Sandeen, outreach manager at the Crane Trust in Grand Island, Nebraska.
If looking for nocturnal birds like owls, however, Sandeen recommends getting out around dusk or on moonlit nights.
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Sometimes, the smallest things can be the reason for the death of your beloved indoor plants. If you want to keep them green and thriving, follow these Important Tips for Indoor Plant Killers.
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