March in Westport is an exciting time to look for the subtle, but serious changes that indicate the earth is thawing and the return of bird life is just around the corner. Just like the weather, we can use the observations and historical data of scientists to forecast...
It’s really felt like the seasons are changing these past few days. My eyes and ears are suddenly more aware of birds–more of them, louder and more visible. It’s a great time of year (without the cover of leaves and flowers) to observe how birds...
Early April brought visitors to the WLCT workshop–bird box builders! Led by Board Member and Trail Team Volunteer Steve McGuiness, and assisted by Board and Land Connections Committee member Valerie Bassett, caregivers and parents, a lively group of carpenters...
Birds (and wildlife) are nature’s weatherpersons: they follow trends, seek particular climates, and hone in on changes that bring optimal food supplies for their needs. Following birdlife can be like tracking a weather chart for a particular region. Now that the snows...
