• Tufted Titmouse in York County (October 2026).

    Tufted Titmice are one of our cutest and most charismatic backyard birds. Their large dark eyes and pointed crest make them seem very expressive as they actively search for food in tree branches or at your bird feeder.

    October 15, 2026
  • Mute Swans (adult and juvenile) near Lake Ontario in New York (September 2026).

    Mute Swans have been one of the most popular birds in Europe and Asia for hundreds of years.

    October 8, 2026
  • American Crows in Maryland (September 2026).

    Why do some birds group together in flocks while others spend more time alone? It often comes down to two main factors - what they eat, and what eats them.

    October 1, 2026
  • Chimney Swifts flying above Dan & Melissa’s yard (May 2021).

    Chimney Swifts spend almost every waking moment airborne, zipping around in the sky to capture flying insects.

    September 24, 2026
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Dan & Melissa’s yard (July 2023).

    September is the best month to see Ruby-throated Hummingbirds here in the Susquehanna Valley.

    September 17, 2026
  • Northern Cardinal (female) with American Goldfinches in Dan & Melissa’s yard (February 2026).

    Northern Cardinals are one of our most recognizable and charismatic backyard birds. Here are some tips to follow if you want to see them visit more often.

    September 10, 2026
  • Greater Yellowlegs in Berks County (March 2016).

    Last week I wrote about a sandpiper called a Lesser Yellowlegs, which has a robin-sized body, but with very long yellow legs.

    September 3, 2026
  • Lesser Yellowlegs in Lancaster County (August 2026).

    Shorebird migration is one of the highlights of late summer. Several species of sandpipers and plovers pass through Pennsylvania each fall on their way south.

    August 27, 2026
  • Mississippi Kites in Dauphin County (August 2026).

    A pair of Mississippi Kites have been living at Wildwood Lake Park near Harrisburg for the last two weeks.

    August 20, 2026
  • Cooper’s Hawk outside the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in Lancaster (August 2026).

    Have you ever been listening to birds singing and calling, then heard multiple birds abruptly change their calls?

    August 13, 2026