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Entries for February 2017
Unwelcome guests or feathered friends?
By Buckmasters Online
If you live in an urban or rural area, the sight of a gaggle of Canada geese is not unusual. That wasn’t always the case. In 1982, fewer than 500,000 resident Canada geese lived in America, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A relatively recent count taken in 2012 reveals an obvious change, and some 3.8 million Canada geese now ... READ MORE
Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17-20
By Buckmasters Online
Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20 is a great time to become a citizen scientist involved in the grand effort to count birds—and it can be done from the comfort of your own back yard. The annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is free, fun, and it’s easy to do. Not only does it engage bird watchers of all ages in counting ... READ MORE