Wild Bird by Wendelin Van Draanen follows a troubled teen’s transformative journey at a wilderness therapy camp. Critiques address racial representation and the portrayal of therapy camps. As dawn breaks, I find myself contemplating the transformative journey of Wren Clemmons, the protagonist of the novel…

Using kitchen scraps and grains can be a cost-effective alternative to birdseed, attracting various bird species while reducing waste. However, care should be taken to avoid attracting pests. Like a dawn chorus, my father would often muse, ”Penelope, do wild birds eat bread?” The simple…

Feeding birds over-refined and artificial bread can lead to health issues. Better options include wholegrain bread, natural foods, and wildlife feeds. Always check local laws before feeding birds and don’t overfeed to prevent water pollution. The break of dawn finds me in my garden, watching…