A guide for Montclair residents to the pecking order in the winter backyard
Sanford Sorkin
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A raucous summer of backyard birds (What’s in Your Backyard)
A great deal of the backyard bird entertainment begins with a racket.
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It’s transition time for backyard birds (What’s in Your Backyard)
It would be interesting to read the minds of some of the local birds to understand how they select their nesting sites.
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Creating appealing garden beds for wildlife (What’s in Your Backyard)
Attracting humans is relatively simple and amounts to planning a party with hors d’oeuvres and wine. However, attracting wildlife such as birds requires more planning, consideration and attention to detail.
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Birdwatching expands during winter months (What’s in Your Backyard)
There is always something unexpected, and if you are watching, you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
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What’s in your backyard: Banner year for warblers (chipmunks, too)
In “What’s in your backyard,” Sanford Sorkin writes about the many warblers — and some cheeky chipmunks — that have visited his home.
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What’s in your backyard: a hawk fills the sky
In the debut of “What’s in your backyard,” Sanford Sorkin describes becoming a birder, and spotting the red-tailed and sharp-skinned hawk.