Want to bring a touch of nature and beauty to your backyard? Look no further than the charming White-crowned Sparrows. These delightful birds, easily recognizable by their black-and-white heads, visit backyards during winter and are common spring and fall migrants in the United States. If you're wondering how to attract these lovely creatures to your backyard feeder, look no … [Read more...]

Join a Bird Walk and Learn About Birds and Bird Identification! Embark on an exciting adventure as you participate in a free birding tour specifically designed for beginners, guided by a knowledgeable local birder. This leisurely activity, lasting just a half-day or less, immerses participants in the fascinating world of birds and bird identification. Whether you are a nature … [Read more...]

During the winter months, it is essential to provide high-energy foods for birds to ensure their survival and wellbeing. Fatty foods like black oil sunflower seeds, peanuts, and suet offer much-needed warmth and sustenance. These foods are preferred by a variety of birds, ranging from seed-eating species to finches. Additionally, carbohydrates from white proso millet and the … [Read more...]

During the summer months, the sight of birds flocking to feeders is not as common as during the winter season. This can be attributed to the abundance of natural food sources available in the warmer months. In fact, some bird species that primarily feed on seeds in winter, switch their diet to insects during summer in order to provide nourishment to their young ones. However, … [Read more...]

Red-breasted Nuthatches are delightful little songbirds that can be found in the forested areas of the United States. With their blue-gray upper parts, rusty-red under parts, white faces, and black caps, they are a pleasure to behold. Measuring about 4-1/2 inches long, these small birds have a wingspan of 8-1/2 inches. Red-breasted Nuthatches primarily feed on insects and … [Read more...]