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Sheryl DeVore

Sheryl DeVore is a science, nature, health and social Issues writer, editor, educator and wild birds expert. She has been watching birds, plants, insects and other natural wonders as well as writing stories about education, social issues, art, music and nature for more than 25 years. With an education, science, and journalism background, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and inspiration from nature.
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Be a Good Bird Landlord With a Purple Martin House

Purple-hued swallows arrive just in time to select a home for spring nesting season. Use a purple martin house to attract these birds.

Meet the Steller’s Jay: Clever Black and Blue Birds

Get to know these smart and social western birds, including what they eat, what they...

7 Natural Ways to Keep Bees and Wasps Away From Hummingbird Feeders

Bugs be gone! Discover seven smart and easy ways to keep bees and wasps away...

The Best Botanical Gardens for Bird-Watching

Love to look at birds and plants? Grab your binoculars and head to these bird-friendly...

Black-and-White Warblers: The Zebra Birds

The black and white warbler is one of the most striking birds to spot during...

Yellow-Rumped Warblers: Meet the Butterbutts

Learn what a yellow-rumped warbler looks like, how to identify them, what they eat, when...

Help the Bluebirds: Monitor Bluebird Nest Boxes

Be a bluebird champion! Provide a bluebird box and become a volunteer bluebird monitor to...

8 Must-See Spring Flower Festivals

Fill your calendar with events that feature the sweet scent of spring.

Feed Grape Jelly to Orioles and Tanagers

Go beyond birdseed and mix up your backyard menu with grape jelly. Fruit-eating birds like...