Gentle, beginner-friendly guides for people who are just starting to notice the birds around their home. In this section, Jeremy shares simple lessons he has learned in his Duluth backyard, from spotting that first cardinal to understanding daily bird routines.
A Quiet Winter Morning Here in Duluth The other morning I stepped out onto the back porch, coffee in one hand and the rail in the other, just to test the air like I usually do. You can tell what kind of day it’s going to be in Duluth pretty quickly. The cold hit my … Read more
A Morning Here in Duluth That Got Me Thinking About All This I stepped out onto my small back porch just after dawn, the way I usually do these days. The sun comes up a little later now in December, and the sky over Duluth has that soft, grayish light that makes everything feel quiet. … Read more
A Chilly Morning Here in Duluth That Got Me Thinking About This One October morning here in Duluth, I stepped out onto the little back porch with my first cup of coffee. The air had that sharp edge it gets when the first snow isn’t too far off. You can feel the cold coming in … Read more
A Cold Morning Here in Duluth That Got Me Thinking One morning not too long ago, I stepped out onto the small back porch behind my place here in Duluth with a mug of coffee in my hand. The sky had that pale gray color we get a lot in late winter, before the real … Read more