Mystery of the Missing Mockingbirds
If you’re looking for new mysteries, many are as close as your backyard. One example is why do mockingbirds leave their spring and summer homes? Many people will admit they want to know why the mockingbirds that inhabit their yards in warmer months simply vanish at the end of summer.
The answer is not shocking, but it is interesting. So is what you can do to help keep mockingbirds at home year-round. …
Terry W. Johnson – Georgia DNR
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How Screech-Owls Perform Their Magical Disappearing Act
A great activity is to listen for the whinnies and wails of screech-owls, and a great time to catch them roosting is during the day at the edges of tree cavities. But you’ll need sharp eyes! See how screech-owls pull off their masterful camouflage in this short film.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology