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October 2002 Webnotes
New Stokes TV Series
Our new series, called DIY Bird Watching Workshop with Don and Lillian Stokes, is airing on the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) TV channel. This 5-part TV series gives great tips and information on watching birds. To learn more, go here.
October Birdfeeding Tips
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Migration of flickers, robins, bluebirds, thrushes, Yellow-rumped Warblers, sparrows, and grackles is now occurring. Keep your birdbaths filled: many migrants will stop to drink and bathe. Bluebirds, robins, and thrushes will stop and feast on dogwood berries. Make sure you include dogwoods or other berry-producing trees in your landscaping plans. If grackles are hogging the feeders, put out safflower seed. Grackles and squirrels usually do not eat it, but chickadees, titmice, finches, and cardinals will enjoy it.
Fall Warbler Migration
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Remember those beautiful, brightly colored warblers that swarmed through our area in May and took your breath away? They're back. . .only this time, they're in their fall colors. For the who, what, and where of fall warbler migration, go here.
Spotting Sparrows
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Sparrow
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This group of birds can be very satisfying, even fun, to observe. Their subtle brown colors can be quite beautiful and distinctive. For help in sharpening your sparrow-spotting skills, go here.
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