The mere mention of some people’s names brings a smile to my face. Christian Cooper’s brings several. “My name is Christian Cooper, and I am a birder,” is how he […]
Tag: birdwatching
Morgantown Migratory Bird Day spotlights birds’ breathtaking expeditions and insects’ declining populations
The early bird may get the worm, but even the earliest of birds cannot overcome the sharp declines in insect populations in recent years. This year’s World Migratory Bird Day […]
Mountaineer Audubon hosts Christmas Bird Count, measures local bird populations
On Dec. 17, the Mountaineer Audubon brought together dozens of birdwatchers to participate in a century-old tradition and one of the largest international citizen science projects – the Christmas Bird […]
Young Birders Walk: ‘never too early to become a birder’
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Take a stroll through the West Virginia Botanic Garden, learn about birds and visit with fellow nature-lovers at this weekend’s Young Birders Walk. Join the West Virginia […]
We’re ready for spring in Mountaineer Country
Spring is just around the corner in Mountaineer Country, which means winter events are wrapping up and baseball season will be in full swing soon. Check out the events below […]
Finding feathered friends: Birding cup returns
MORGANTOWN — Everyone is invited to join the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia and Mountaineer Audubon for the second Morgantown Birding Cup, which will be held from 6 p.m. May […]
Christmas Bird Count
Mountaineer Audubon hosts survey Saturday Newsroom@DominionPost.com The Mountaineer Audubon Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for Saturday. This year, due to COVID-19, participation will be run according to safe and distanced […]
Hummingbird Paradise
The Turners have5 28-ounce feeders and make their own sugar solution MASONTOWN — Alexander “Buck” Turner and his wife Shirley love hummingbirds and flowers. Turner said the couple has five […]
DIY bird feeders are wallet-friendly and summer fun for the whole family
Watching birds visit your backyard bird feeder can make at-home days more entertaining. But what if you don’t have a bird feeder? They can be expensive to buy, and avoiding […]
Winners of first Birding Cup spot 89 species
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The first Morgantown Birding Cup was held May 15-16, with teams spotting hawks, American robins, Baltimore orioles and many other species. The event was sponsored by the Avian Conservation […]
