Hi everyone! As you have most likely noticed, both Kate and I have not been writing much lately. This is because of the start of school. Since school will be (and already is) taking up a lot of our time, we will only be able to write every two weeks, instead of every week, though I will try to still post a Weekly Nature Challenge. Speaking of this, here is this week's Weekly Nature Challenge:
Help the Migrating Birds
While we are starting school, the birds are starting the fall migration. This means lots of cool birds will be passing through on their way on migration! I have already been fortunate enough to see a passing Loggerhead Shrike, a first-time-sighting for me. One way you can help migrating birds is too put out food and water, especially water, what with the big fire and everything being so dry. A simple bowl of water on a stump or wooden post would do the trick. Food can be anything from an elaborate bird feeder to some sunflower seeds sprinkled on your front porch. You can also help by making your windows more visible. In other words, make sure the birds can see not to bang in to your windows, or fight with their reflections. You can put up hawk silhouettes or pictures if you want, but we just don't clean our windows as often, and we also have those little gel stickys. Last but not least, avoid using harmful pesticides. Not only do these kill bugs that can help your garden, but it also kills many birds when they eat the poisoned bugs. Have a good rest of your week, and keep an eye out for new birds!
-Lili
