Backyard Birds Revealed
Backyard Birds Revealed is a five-part video series created with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, capturing hidden details of backyard birds through inventive, award-winning cinematography by wildlife filmmakers Tim and Russell Laman.
The first episode uses ultra-high-speed cameras to reveal the “hidden ballet” of chickadees and titmice landing at feeders. Additional episodes are expected in January 2026.
Sketching Songbirds with Val Webb (The Illustrated Garden)
Val Webb is an artist and illustrator based in Alabama. Her artwork celebrates botanical images from the garden and beyond, as well as the insects and birds who share our urban wilderness. Val teaches online classes in drawing and botanical art and travels to other cities to give workshops in those subjects.
Date & Time: Sunday, January 11 at 4:30 PM
Cost: $10 (paid directly to Val)
Who: Adults and teens 16+
Included: All supplies, snacks, and drinks
Learn a simple four-step process for sketching songbirds. No drawing experience necessary. Val will share tips for drawing from photos and sketching live in the field. After the meetup, you’ll receive a video link to continue practicing at home.
Note: This workshop is designed for adults and teens 16+. While the process is not complicated, it can be frustrating for younger children.
Hummingbirds are Worth the Wait You are on the lookout for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, providing nectar feeders and a variety of appropriate native plants is your best bet to entice these summer visitors.
learn moreSmart Hummingbird Feeder Hummingbird Feeder brings you up close and personal to the amazing world of hummingbirds. Record high-def, 1080p video and 2-megapixel snapshots to share with friends and family
learn moreHummingbird Nectar Mix In hot weather, nectar can cloud or grow mold and cause sickness in birds. This nectar mix contains Nectar Defender™, with all-natural and bird-safe micronutrients that stop spoilage.
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