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Lisa Ballard
https://lisaballardoutdoors.com/
Lisa Ballard is an award-winning freelance writer and photographer who watches birds and other wildlife from her home in Red Lodge, Montana, and throughout the United States.
Cold Weather Warriors: How Do Birds Stay Warm in Winter?
When temperatures dip below freezing, these birds love it! Discover the unique ways that birds stay warm on the coldest winter days.
13 Fabulous Facts About Extreme Bird Feathers
How to Attract and Identify a Purple Finch
Watch Your Feeders in Winter for a Common Redpoll
How to Identify and Attract a Mountain Chickadee
How to Identify and Attract an Allen’s Hummingbird
How to Identify Anna’s Hummingbirds
The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. It can be found all year...
Lazuli Buntings: Vibrant Jewels of the West
Get to know lazuli buntings and where to find them. See the males' dazzling and...
How to Identify Baltimore Oriole Birds
This orange bird is a welcome visitor in the spring and summer in the eastern...
Head Up North to See Pine Grosbeaks
Pine grosbeaks are a common species in Canada's boreal forests and the western mountains. This...
What Does a Baltimore Oriole Song Sound Like?
In spring, listen for a melodic Baltimore oriole song in your backyard and look for...
4 Reasons Nature Lovers Should Visit Point Pelee National Park
Discover the outdoor activities waiting for visitors at Point Pelee National Park in Ontario, Canada....
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