Step foot outside any morning this time of year and let your ears be pleased by the many spring songs being sung by the variety of birds in your area. The American Goldfinch, Eastern Bluebird, American Cardinal and many other birds are out singing their wonderful spring songs, but perhaps none can rival the unique […]

Keep your eyes peeled for this well-traveled warbler this spring, as they begin to re-populate the woods of Canada and the northern United States.  The Bay-Breasted Warbler is what is called a “New World Warbler”, a group of warblers distinct to North America, rooted from the tropic climates of Central America.  It is believed that […]

A valuable, yet difficult skill to develop, learning how to identify birds strictly with your ears will make for an enhanced and enjoyable birding experience.  When starting out in birding, we concentrate heavily on learning how to identify many species of birds on sight, pinpointing specific colors, plumage and unique field markings. Taking the next […]

The answer is yes, but only a few species take part in what is known as “caching”.  Caching is the activity of collecting and hiding food to be eaten at a later time by birds.  Although this activity is obviously very prevalent during the fall and winter, most birds that do store food, tend to […]

A common question we field among backyard birders in each spring is:  “what is this black and white bird with a red triangle on its chest?” A wonderful sight for the eyes, the male Rose-breasted Grosbeak is a medium-sized bird, equipped with an enormous triangle shaped bill with black and white coloring and their […]

The spring is finally upon us, and with the arrival of this season, our ears are treated to the vocalization of some of our favorite birds, singing their wonderful spring songs. Here are 5 birds to keep an ear out for this spring; these birds are both visually and audibly pleasing. American Goldfinch In the […]

Most birders can easily identify that a particular bird is indeed a woodpecker, but most experience trouble when trying to identify the specific species of woodpeckers commonly seen in their backyards. This quick guide will go over six popular species of woodpeckers and serve as an identification aid, but we always recommend having your trusted […]

  Heading to your local book store and perusing the selection of bird identification books can seem like a slightly daunting task, particularly if you are a rookie bird watcher. Here we have compiled a list of our five favorite bird identification books.  Take your time and browse each one carefully, and find the right […]