Tom H. 
Chipping sparrows are relentless builders, often constructing up to three nests in a single breeding season. Explore the biological drives and environmental threats behind this fascinating behavior.
During dusk, if you are in a field, you might be able to hear a bird’s wingbeats just before it flies over you. Knowing how to isolate sounds made by wing…
Hearing a smartphone ring from a dense shrub can be startling. For the Gray Catbird, mimicking mechanical sounds is a complex biological strategy to attract a mate.
Discover the fascinating foraging behavior of thrushes, how they use hard surfaces to crack open snails, and where to find the leftover shells in your backyard.
Ornithological data shows a dramatic northward shift for a classic southern songbird. Learn how to identify the Carolina Wren and safely support its winter survival.
That messy pile of twigs in your rusted watering can is not an accident. Learn the fascinating ecological reasons wrens seek out the most cluttered spots in your yard.
Spring brings a complex acoustic environment to residential neighborhoods. For many bird watchers, May introduces a specific auditory puzzle. A car alarm…
Backyard bird watchers often observe a distinct behavioral shift in mid-May. Feeders that saw only occasional visits from Blue Jays during the winter…
The transition from nest to ground is the most dangerous phase of an American Robin’s life. Understand the ‘Fledgling Line’ and how to safely support young birds.
As the feeder, a person hears a unique, fine, and intricate trill that captures their attention to see birds pursuing … Read more
Watch spring passage migrants at a roadside marsh long enough and a pattern becomes clear. Barn Swallows skim the water, sandpipers probe exposed mudflats…
Understand the biological and environmental reasons behind the dawn chorus, and learn how to identify the sequence of backyard bird songs during the early morning hours.
That bright red visitor at the morning birdbath has not left your neighborhood. Here is the science behind where Scarlet Tanagers go by noon and how to find them.
Dawn breaks over a coastal mudflat on Memorial Day weekend as a chorus of warblers and sandpipers pulses through the air, and a careful observer with…
If you have been saying, “I hope these birds would visit our yard” then we have good news. You do … Read more
You put fresh nyjer seeds in your thistle sock feeder and hung it in a great location, but weeks later, … Read more
As the warm weather arrives, migratory birds will return to your backyard. Unfortunately, some of the birds may begin to … Read more
March is the start of nesting season for numerous birds that visit your garden. Bird nesting materials provide a great … Read more
During freezing temperatures and icy conditions,… Your feathered friends are going to need accessible, flowing water to survive the freezing … Read more
Yard decorating in late February may seem unusual, but we have all seen the bright red ribbons on trees and … Read more
There's nothing worse than watching ants swarm your hummingbird feeder to steal the nectar from the birds and make a … Read more
March brings the perfect opportunity to start preparing for hummingbird season. If you plant the right flowers now, you will … Read more
For weeks or months you've been watching birds flock to your bird feeder. One day, the birds disappear It's especially … Read more
No one tells us when Spring Migration starts. It begins quietly, and without any celebrations. Most of us won’t even … Read more
That rhythmic tapping against the siding and eaves is happening again. Is it a woodpecker? Before you go buying woodpecker … Read more
Some species of birds go their separate ways each season, but others are more loyal and mate for years or … Read more
Cardinals will visit your backyard frequently if they find a reliable source of food. Daily visits can happen if they … Read more
If you miss the first hummingbirds to arrive each spring, you could lose an entire season of visitors. These little … Read more
One day you may notice that your backyard bird feeders are busy with activity from cardinals and chickadees, but when … Read more
What do backyard birds do when temperatures drop and natural water sources begin to freeze? One of the simplest and … Read more
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