Field Notes – New Hope Bird Alliance Blog

The sky almost to the horizon was full of swallows as the author witnesses an astonishing event. – by David Anderson

This is my story of “going native”. Not to disappoint, but this is a “native plants” story, although it does involve the birds and the bees! – by Jim George

Spring is upon us, and for every southern birder, from novice to expert, there’s a marker that heralds the true arrival of the season. – By Mary Parker Sonis

Making a new home for displaced Purple Martins in Durham. – Mark Kosiewski

This is a good time of year to remove those pesky invasive plants in your yard before too many native plants emerge. – By Barbara Driscoll

Each winter I look forward to the return of the hermit thrush. – By Barbara Driscoll.

What better place to start with promoting the conservation and enjoyment of birds and other wildlife than by educating our children. – By Tommy Richey

Chickadees and titmice, yes. But there’s a lot more going on in these woodland mixed flocks in winter. – By Norm Budnitz

Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers make the wells, but lots of other sap suckers take advantage of the sweet bounty. – by Norm Budnitz

Brian Pendergraft invites birders to his house to enjoy fall migratory birds, including the illusive Gray-cheeked Thrush. – by Brian Pendergraft