Want owls in your yard? Now is the best time with these tips

While any time of year is good to put up an owl box, "winter is the optimal time," according to state ornithologist Allisyn-Marie Gillet. "This is a great time of year since owls are looking for ...
Yahoo

EXTENSION CORNER: Keep the music playing, build nesting boxes for songbirds

Are the birds making the same racket, or is that beautiful music first thing in the morning at your house, like it is at mine? If you like the music of songbirds, I have great news for you. You can ...
WCBD

Cub scouts build bird boxes for Dorchester Heritage Center

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Bear Den of Cub Scout Pack 700 recently built and installed ten Bluebird boxes for the new Dorchester Heritage Center. The group built the bird boxes at a meeting, and ...
Joplin Globe

Scouts build, set up bird-nesting boxes along Shoal Creek

The bug spray was applied liberally to the arms and legs of about 15 Boy Scouts before they tackled their task in the woods along Shoal Creek. The Scouts, members of Troop 70 at Carl Junction, erected ...
Erie Times-News

Volunteers help fledge thousands of birds at state parks

Volunteers are working across the state to make sure birds have adequate nesting opportunities. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reported 58 state parks monitored 2,600 bird boxes ...
Post and Courier

Build a bird-friendly backyard this spring in Charleston with native plants and bird boxes

Many home gardeners are pivoting towards planting native trees, shrubs and flowers in their yards. These plants are low-maintenance by nature; thrive in South Carolina’s warm, humid climate; attract ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Ask the Master Naturalist: Certain ducks benefit greatly from nesting boxes

Question: There are large bird houses on the shores of the lake I fish. Are these wood duck houses, and do they really help the duck population? Answer: They are probably wood duck nesting boxes, and ...