
Many birders keep several lists of birds. One of my favorite lists to keep is my yard list, which includes birds I can see from my yard or visit my yard.

You're likely seeing many House Finches visiting your bird feeders this time of year. They're gregarious, so you often see them in flocks of 4 to 20 birds.

Winter is the best time of the year to see the Yellow-rumped Warbler in the Susquehanna Valley. Some spend the winter as far north as Canada.

Freshly fallen snow can be a great birding opportunity. Birds like Horned Larks that live in fields are usually pretty hard to find.

Next the highways, hawks find easy hunting perches like utility poles, wires, and fences. They sit and watch from their perches for prey like voles and mice.

Bird feeding is one of the most rewarding ways to connect with nature. Read our bird feeding starter guide to get started today.

Kingbirds are flycatchers, and flying insects make up the majority of their diet. For that reason, you're not likely to see one visit a bird feeder.

Chickadee identification is a challenge, but the good news is that you can enjoy your chickadees without knowing which is which.

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.

I had a fun surprise last week. I watched from my car as two male Ring-necked Pheasants came strutting out of the bushes into a gravel parking lot.



