Cemetery is prime bird watching site

The Wild Life by Todd McLeish



May is the peak of spring songbird migration and the beginning of the breeding season, a time when the morning air is filled with the varied musical notes pouring forth from dozens of species of warblers, thrushes, vireos, tanagers and a host of other birds. 

Fowl seek homes to raise families

The Wild Life by Todd McLeish



The first steps in attracting birds to your back yard involve providing food and water and a safe environment. Those wishing to go even further should consider installing a home in which the birds can raise their young.

Early migrants confirm that spring is on the way

The Wild Life by Todd McLeish



The calendar may still say that it’s winter, but the early stages of spring migration are already upon us. 

’Tis the season to visit Sachuest Point

The Wild Life by Todd McLeish



One of the best places in Rhode Island to observe wildlife in winter is the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown at the eastern end of Second Beach. It’s an ideal place to take your grandchildren to explore nature, and it’s an idyllic setting for an easy walk along wide grassy paths with spectacular views.

Invite feathered friends for a free meal

The Wild Life by Todd McLeish



The dead of winter is often the most difficult time to observe wildlife, as most species are doing their best to avoid the cold and remain well-hidden. But winter is considered by many to be the best time to observe birds in southern New England, and it is definitely the best time to attract birds to your yard with a well-stocked birdfeeder.

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