August marks the blooming of thistles, which coincides with the nesting season of American Goldfinches. These birds are late nesters, relying heavily on thistles during their breeding season. They use the down from thistles to build their nests and feed their young with the seeds. If you want to attract goldfinches, consider planting native […]
Birding Tag: Drawing Birds
Draw a Ruby-throated Hummingbird with David Sibley
You don’t need to go outside to get to know birds: Try drawing them instead. David Sibley, the ornithologist who wrote and illustrated The Sibley Guide to Birds, created a video for Audubon that shows how to sketch a Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Get out a piece of paper and a pencil or crayon and try it yourself! Check out […]