Contents: IN THIS ISSUE:
- Top Billing: The red-tailed hawk is both common and uncommonly beautiful, whether
soaring overhead or perched on a fence post.
- Blooming Beauty: One whiff of sweet hyacinths and you'll realize why this spring bulb
deserves a spot alongside tulips and daffodils.
- Glad You Asked!: George and Melinda have expert advice for tough birding and
gardening questions. Maybe they'll solve one of yours.
- Ready for a Walk?: With spring beauty in full bloom, now is the perfect time for an
armchair tour of the season's best backyards.
- Humdingers: When in flight, broad-tailed hummingbirds create a loud trill that belies
their small size -- they can be heard 75 yards away!
- Outdoor Classroom: Love is in the air as backyard birds turn their attention to
nesting with some amazing spring courtship rituals.
- No. 1 Green Thumb: This relaxed gardener enjoys both the work and the rewards of
spending time blanketing her yard with blooms.
- Here's the Plan: Attract woodpeckerss with the suet in this homemade acorn sandwich.
You can build one with our easy directions.
- Showpiece: Although often noted for its fragrance, many jasmines have no scent,
instead showing off flowers and arching branches.
- Backyard Challenge Contest: The winners of our new backyard category. "Leak-Proof
Water Gardens", dove into their pond project.
- Worth Seeing: Western Pennsylvania has a score of birding sights, including the
National Aviary, upper Allegheny River and Presque Isle.
- Collector's Cards: Learn more about crocus, Baltimore orioles, great spangled fritillaries
and wisteria in our ongoing clip-and-save series.
