I am making a new documentary to share the plight of birds in the drought-stricken Southwest, after seeing how human activity changed the lives of birds near Las Vegas. The Public Lives of Birds explores a variety of bird/human cohabitations. The film asks, in this arid and difficult climate, what can we learn from our fellow desert dwellers, birds? Las […]
Brightly colored, upcycled birdhouses are among the most charming forms of garden art. But if you want a birdhouse that’s actually for the birds, you need to consider a lot more than human aesthetics in your design. Birds will only use nesting boxes that mimic the ones they build or find in nature. They usually have specific requirements about size, […]
Watching butterflies and birds or spotting a rabbit contribute as much to enjoyment of the summer garden as the plants themselves. When winter comes, we often forget about the garden and the wildlife that loves it. But while we are cozy indoors, the animals we enjoyed watching all summer are still out there trying to survive. How can you make […]