Aug 06 2023
Yellow and black is one of the most eye-catching color combinations in the bird world. A flash of brilliant yellow against dark wings can make a bird stand out instantly at a feeder, in a meadow, or high in the treetops. But color alone rarely tells the whole story. A tiny American Goldfinch and a …
Jul 06 2023
A bird feeder has always offered a front-row seat to the small dramas unfolding in the backyard. Chickadees dart in for sunflower seeds, cardinals linger cautiously at the edge, woodpeckers investigate anything that looks remotely edible, and squirrels inevitably attempt to join the party. A bird feeder camera takes that experience a step further. Instead …
Jun 29 2023
Few backyard birding experiences are quite as delightful as seeing a brilliant red cardinal, sunny yellow goldfinch, or bold Blue Jay appear just inches from your window. A window bird feeder makes those encounters possible without requiring a large yard, elaborate feeding station, or even much outdoor space. Mounted directly to the glass with suction …
May 30 2023
Few backyard birds feel quite as familiar as the American Robin (Turdus migratorius). With its warm orange breast, cheerful spring song, and unmistakable habit of running across lawns in search of food, the robin is often one of the first birds people learn to recognize. The good news is that robins are relatively easy to …
May 28 2023
A garden can provide birds with far more than flowers and greenery. With the addition of one simple feature—a dependable source of fresh water—it can become a genuine gathering place for wildlife. Bird baths are among the easiest ways to make a yard more welcoming to birds. While feeders tend to attract species interested in …
May 13 2023
The American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) is a small, slender songbird of wide-open landscapes. It breeds in some of North America’s most dramatic environments—from Arctic tundra to windswept alpine meadows—and then appears much farther south during migration and winter, when flocks may gather in farm fields, along muddy shorelines, and beside reservoirs. At first glance, the …
May 13 2023
The Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) is a small songbird of wide-open landscapes, equally at home on windswept prairie, Arctic tundra, coastal dunes, agricultural fields, and mountain slopes above the trees. Although its sandy brown plumage often blends into the ground, a closer look reveals a surprisingly distinctive bird with a dark facial mask, a black …
May 07 2023
Few backyard birds capture the imagination quite like the Eastern Bluebird. With its brilliant blue feathers, warm rusty-orange breast, and gentle, musical voice, this small songbird brings a welcome burst of color to fields, gardens, orchards, and quiet country roads. The Eastern Bluebird, scientifically known as Sialia sialis, is one of three bluebird species found …
May 07 2023
Few North American birds make an entrance quite like the Pileated Woodpecker. Nearly as large as a crow, this striking forest bird combines a mostly black body, bold white facial stripes, and a brilliant red crest that rises dramatically from the back of its head. Its appearance is only part of the story. A Pileated …
May 06 2023
A robin singing before sunrise, a cardinal whistling from a backyard tree, and a tiny wren delivering a surprisingly powerful performance from inside a hedge all belong to one of the most diverse and familiar groups of birds on Earth: the songbirds. Songbirds inhabit forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, mountains, gardens, and cities. Some travel thousands …
