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13 Simple Homemade Wooden Birdhouse Ideas
Providing shelter for birds will help them survive winter’s tough climate. Here are 13 simple wooden birdhouse ideas to consider.
Bird Seed Chart for Common Winter Backyard Birds
In winter, offer food to help birds survive the tough climate. Here is a bird seed chart for common winter backyard birds.
Sandhill Cranes at the Wallkill River NWR
Over the past couple of years, we have been fortunate to observe Sandhill Cranes at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge on NJ / NY border.
Eight Surprising Benefits of Bird Watching
So what’s so great about bird watching? It may look weird and boring to some, but there are some surprising benefits of bird watching.
13 Backyard Birds with Gorgeous Golden Fall Foliage
In the fall, as days get shorter and the sun sets sooner, it is possible to photograph backyard birds with gorgeous fall foliage.
Raymondskill Falls: Better Days Ahead?
Raymondskill Falls is the tallest waterfall in PA, but there is a closure at the lower tier due to storm damage. Are there better days ahead?
Shohola Falls: Quick Stroll to Amazing Waterfalls in the Poconos
For beautiful waterfalls that are easy to reach, plan to visit Shohola Falls in Pike County, located in Poconos, PA.
Scarecrow Decorating Ideas
Growing in popularity due to social distancing, scarecrow decorating contests are a great family activity that also connects neighbors.
Eleven Tips to Take the Best Photos of your Pets in Costumes this Halloween
Whether they actually keep the costume on or not, here are a few tips to to take the best photos of pets in costumes for Halloween.
Waterfall Photography: Conditions, Gear and Camera Settings to Shoot Great Waterfall Pictures
Waterfall photography can easily become an obsession. Here is a easy and practical guide on how to shoot great waterfall pictures.
Food photography props that will make your photos pop
You created a masterpiece recipe and now you want to show it off. It’s easier than you might think with a few food photography props on hand and at the ready!
Fall Photography: 10 tips for lighting, tools and techniques
Here are 10 top tips to create beautiful fall photography. We’ll review in lighting conditions, tools and techniques, and location scouting.
Photographing Hummingbirds in Flight – 8 Top Tips
How do you photograph hummingbirds in flight? Find out what they eat, where to find them and behaviors. Get set up for some great shots!
Seven Summer Plants that keep annoying bugs away
Find out what types of plants keep annoying bugs away such as flies, mosquitoes, and other insects, naturally.
Eight great Sunflower varieties that bloom in August + a Bonus!
Find out about eight Sunflower varieties that bloom in August including growing tips and gardening tips for Sunflowers.
Three Common types of Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies in Zone 6
Learn three common types of Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies in Zone 6, including how to grow and where to find Milkweed.
TOP Tips for Raising Monarch Butterflies (in Zone 6)
Monarch Butterflies are one of our most treasured – and threatened – butterflies. It is critical to help the Monarchs in any way we can.