• Pine Siskins (and one American Goldfinch) in Dan and Melissa’s yard (November 2020)

    At Wild Birds Unlimited, we can help you get the right food and feeders for fall bird feeding. Get your backyard birds prepared for the colder months ahead.

    August 12, 2026
  • Eastern Kingbird (juvenile) outside the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in York (July 2026).

    Last week I came across several juvenile Eastern Kingbirds as I was leaving the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in York. 

    August 6, 2026
  • Mallard in Ed & Grace’s yard (July 2026)

    Like most birds, Mallards don't incubate their eggs non-stop.  They average more than 22 hours per day on the nest, but they take breaks throughout the day.

    July 30, 2026
  • Northern Flicker nest in Lancaster County (July 2026)

    Many species nest in cavities, which can occur naturally as holes excavated in trees. Cavity nesting provides many benefits for birds.

    July 23, 2026
  • Pileated Woodpecker (male) in Maryland (June 2026)

    The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker that lives in Pennsylvania. It's quite likely the largest woodpecker in North America as well.

    July 16, 2026
  • American Oystercatcher in New Jersey (April 2025)

    The American Oystercatcher is one of the most charismatic and distinctive birds inhabiting coastal habitats in the Americas.

    July 9, 2026
  • Gray Catbird (fledgling) in Dauphin County (June 2026). This Gray Catbird was likely still a nestling less than 24 hours before the photo was taken. Compared to the adult, check out its short wings and tail feathers, tufts of down feathers on its head, and the pale gape (at the base of its bill).

    Read this advice from Dan with things you can do to help fledglings, which are young birds that have left the nest but still receive help from their parents

    June 18, 2026
  • Wood Thrush in Lancaster County (September 2021)

    Pennsylvania's two most abundant thrushes, American Robin and Eastern Bluebird, are common backyard birds that live in our state year-round.

    June 4, 2026
  • Red-eyed Vireo (fledgling) in Virginia (July 2019). I found this fledgling close to the ground at a highway rest stop. I set it on a higher perch to keep it safer from predators.

    Learn what to do if you find a baby bird on the ground. Discover how to identify fledglings and nestlings and when a bird truly needs help.

    May 28, 2026
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Dan & Melissa’s yard (August 2021)

    Giving food and water to your backyard birds provides additional calories and nutrients. Learn how to clean bird feeders and bird baths with this helpful guide.

    May 21, 2026