• Greater White-fronted Goose flying over Dan & Melissa’s yard (December 2025)

    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.

    January 8, 2026
  • House Finch (male) in Ed & Grace’s yard (November 2025)

    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.

    January 1, 2026
  • Yellow-rumped Warbler in York County (December 2025)

    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.

    December 25, 2025
  • Horned Lark in Lebanon County (December 2025)

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

    December 18, 2025
  • Red-tailed Hawk behind the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in York (November 2025)

    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.

    December 11, 2025
  • Northern Cardinal in Dan and Melissa’s yard (February 2021)

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

    December 4, 2025
  • Gray Kingbird in Lancaster County (November 2025)

    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.

    November 20, 2025
  • Carolina Chickadee in Lancaster County (April 2024)

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

    November 13, 2025
  • 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.

    November 6, 2025
  • Ring-necked Pheasants in York County (October 2025)

    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. 

    October 30, 2025