Birds: Stories and Lore

Birds are eternal delight. Stories about birds let us see through the eyes of the experienced birder. Stories are the oldest method of handing down lore, of passing the secrets of nature from generation to generation.

Everthing has a story. Here is a sampling of a few stories about birds.

	The Way of a Jay When a wild bird eats from your hand or lands on your knee, it's summer in your heart no matter what the actual season is. Here is the story of a Western Scrub-Jay who came to feel at home on our porch and on our knee. You'll also find a guide to getting birds to eat from your own hands.
	Jewel Birds Something about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and how to attract them to your garden.
	Eastern Meadowlark Some birds live in the trees, some by the shore. But the meadowlark loves the wide open spaces. The male is entirely golden when he faces the female to impress her at mating time.
	Bluebirds Love Mealworms They're crazy about them. The author offered mealworms on top of the birdhouse, and a few days later the bluebirds were nesting there. Here's a story of communication between bird and woman. Coming soon to this website.
	Spruce Grouse It wasn't cold enough at home, so a group of Iowa birders headed for Minnesota in the midst of winter, in search of Snowy Owls, Spruce Grouse, and memories to warm them through the rest of the season. (Photo by Ralph Lieske.)