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DIY

Number of species observed and fledglings tallied at birdhouses and other nest sites around the globe by NestWatch volunteers

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AFTER THE FLURRY OF ANTICIPATION AND EXCITEMENT surrounding fall migration, winter may seem a bit dull in comparison. Make the most of these slower months by turning your talents to the great indoors, whether you’re a birder or a baker or an arts-and-crafts maker. Some of the projects on these pages have an immediate, tasty payoff. Others provide the sweet satisfaction of knowing your home will be that much more welcoming to birds when spring arrives.

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Sarah MacLean’s lifelike avian cookies have evolved from holiday

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