Bird Bits: Stories of Rehabilitation

Nests 13.05.2025 15:25 ↓

There are several kinds of nests and they all have the same purpose.  Learn more about bird nests. Send us Fan Mail

Bird Watching 06.05.2025 15:34 ↓

Bird Watching is a popular activity.  Learn its beginnings and how it can be done today. Send us Fan Mail

Spring Cleaning 22.04.2025 15:54 ↓

We are preparing for the beginning of our busy bird season.  We will tell you what we are working on and what we do to prepare. Send us Fan Mail

Bird Skins 14.04.2025 16:07 ↓

Learn what a bird skin is, how they were used and where they fit in bird history. Send us Fan Mail

Ice Storm 08.04.2025 12:58 ↓

Here in Northern Michigan we experienced a massive ice storm.  We will give you an update on what is happening here in the north. Send us Fan Mail

Taxonomy 31.03.2025 15:33 ↓

Learn a little about taxonomy, what it is and why we have it.   Send us Fan Mail

North American Bird Extinctions 24.03.2025 15:55 ↓

There are four species of bird that have gone extinct here in North America.  What do they have in common and what can we learn from them? Send us Fan Mail

Rehab Questions 17.03.2025 16:31 ↓

This episode will answer four questions about rehabilitation.  What cases of mistaken identity have you seen? What unusual situations have you seen?  What is the worst case you've seen?  Which is the most difficult species to rehab? Send us Fan Mail

A Bird Friendly Yard 11.03.2025 16:23 ↓

Learn what you can plant in your yard that would attract birds.  Send us Fan Mail

Avian Influenza 03.03.2025 16:43 ↓

Learn the basics on HPAI H5N1 and how it is impacting birds and beyond.  What should you do this year if you find a dead bird? Send us Fan Mail

Woodpeckers 23.02.2025 15:48 ↓

Woodpeckers stay with us year round. Today we learn more about them and why we see them in our care.  Send us Fan Mail

Beginning the Year 17.02.2025 13:40 ↓

Winter is our slow time, so how do we begin the year?  What are we working on? Here is a bit about what we do during the slow months.  Send us Fan Mail

Bird Books 13.02.2025 16:35 ↓

We begin the year with a little fun.  If you love books we have some suggestions for you.  Adult or child these are some of the best books about birds to pick up. Send us Fan Mail

The Year's End 10.12.2024 24:40 ↓

We look back at the year, birds we've seen and the ones we remember most.  Send us Fan Mail

Feeding Birds in Winter 03.12.2024 15:09 ↓

To feed or not to feed.  What helps birds in the winter.  Send us Fan Mail

Animal Ethics 26.11.2024 15:49 ↓

What does it mean when you talk about Animal or Rehabilitation Ethics?  This is a simple explanation.  Send us Fan Mail

Bird Song 19.11.2024 15:00 ↓

Bird Songs, how do they make the sound and why?  Learn the basics of bird song. Send us Fan Mail

Birds and Lead 12.11.2024 16:28 ↓

Learn about Lead and Birds, the dangers and how to help. Send us Fan Mail

Hurricane 08.10.2024 11:47 ↓

What do birds do when a huge storm is on the way?  And what should we do regarding wild birds? A brief look at situations that nature brings us.  Send us Fan Mail

Emaciation 30.09.2024 16:53 ↓

This time of year we see many birds starving and emaciated.  What does that mean and how do we care for it? Send us Fan Mail

Mosquitos 18.09.2024 16:53 ↓

Mosquitos affect birds as well as other animals and humans.  Today we learn a bit more about mosquitos. Send us Fan Mail

Osprey 09.09.2024 14:42 ↓

Learn a little about Osprey and their adaptions. Send us Fan Mail

Birds We Can't Save 28.08.2024 14:08 ↓

There are many situations where we are unable to help birds that are reported to us.   Send us Fan Mail

Insects 12.08.2024 16:23 ↓

Why are declining insects such a big concern to birds?  Insects are so important to what we do.  Send us Fan Mail

Herons 04.08.2024 16:38 ↓

Heron season has started.  What do you know about your Michigan herons? Send us Fan Mail