Exploring the Ozarks Outdoors: freshare.net

The birds listed here are the most common ones you MIGHT find in Arkansas throughout the entire year. I’ve seen hundreds of brown pelicans here plumped down in one spot, but you aren’t likely to see brown pelicans here because…[more]

Fifteen trumpeter swans were released into the wild in Arkansas this week in an effort to revitalize the state’s swan population while attempting to alter migratory patterns.

Eleven of the swans were released from Holla Bend National Wildlife…[more]

Take advantage of the opportunity to view bald eagles as they soar over Montauk State Park near Salem.  Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the park will host two eagle-viewing events on Friday, Feb. 6 at 9 a.m.…[more]

In order to attract the kind of birds you want at your bird feeder, you will need to know what kind of wild bird seed each species prefers. For example, black oil sunflower seeds will attract a variety of songbirds…[more]

Kids and adults alike can enjoy a hands-on, interactive outdoor activity and help wildlife at the same time this winter by participating in the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Winter Bird Feeder Survey.

Providing food for wintering birds…[more]

Upcoming 2009 Activities

January 17 & 18—Eagle Days St. Louis, Missouri Eagle Days is held at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge at 10950 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137. It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…[more]

To many people, bird song can herald the coming of spring, reveal what kind of bird is perched nearby or be merely an unwelcome early morning intrusion. But to Sandra Vehrencamp, Cornell professor of neurobiology and behavior, bird song is…[more]

Birding Binoculars are made specifically for birdwatching. Pick something that is light enough to carry around your neck for a while, but sturdy enough for everyday use. It takes some time to get used to holding binoculars steady. Pick your…[more]

Take advantage of the opportunity to view bald eagles as they come in to roost Saturday, Dec. 20, at Roaring River State Park near Cassville. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, this event is the second of three…[more]

Significant portions of the American landscape are no longer providing adequate habitat for many native bird species, according to the Top 20 Most Threatened Bird Habitats in the United States, a new report by American Bird Conservancy (ABC). ABC’s report…[more]