I’ll be the first to admit, like many people, I spend way too much time on my phone.
Phones and nature typically don’t go hand-in-hand. So much of enjoying nature is being fully present and the doom devices in our pockets don’t really allow for that.
But, on a recent vacation, I was reminded of one of the rare exceptions.
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Fall can be a great time to establish new bird feeders on your property.
The migration provides ample opportunity for quickly acclimating a host of bird species to your offerings, whether you are trying to add a new feeder to the mix or simply attempting to attract birds to your yard for the first time.
I recently dealt with the latter.
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If you have a bird feeder or bird bath on your property, there are several steps you can take to care for the birds in your yard.
Avian diseases are a threat to all types of bird species and, if you’re not paying close attention, your yard can become a breeding ground for some of these ailments.
In summer of 2021, reports surfaced that a mysterious illness was killing off a variety of birds in portions of the Midwest and South.
This sickness impacted a variety of birds that frequent backyards and feeder areas including: common grackles, European starlings, and blue jays — species that are commonly found in Wisconsin.
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Nathan Woelfel Outdoors 