• Tufted Titmouse in York County (October 2025)

    The Tufted Titmouse is among the cutest of our backyard birds. Their crest makes them seem very expressive.

    October 23, 2025
  • Red-tailed Hawk outside the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in Lancaster (October 2025)

    I've had fun watching this photogenic Red-tailed Hawk this week right outside the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in Lancaster.

    October 16, 2025
  • Flock of Killdeer in Lebanon County (October 2025)

    This week, my son Eddie and I enjoyed watching a flock of 40+ Killdeer flying over a farm field near Lebanon, right at the northern edge of their winter range.

    October 9, 2025
  • Northern Cardinal in Dan & Melissa’s yard (October 2025)

    The new Hey There Mr. Chickadee Feeder is a type of tray-based bird feeder. Tray feeders can be fun. They are usually your birds' favorite type of feeder.

    October 2, 2025
  • Hairy Woodpecker in Dan & Melissa’s yard (September 2025)

    Melissa and I have had a male Hairy Woodpecker and a female Downy Woodpecker visiting our feeders regularly this week.

    September 25, 2025
  • Gray Catbird in York County (September 2025)

    Melissa and I love watching Gray Catbirds at our feeders each summer. They're not the most colorful of birds, but they're energetic and social.

    September 18, 2025
  • Eared Grebe (with Mallards in the background) in Northampton County (September 2025)

    In many parts of the world, Eared Grebes are common and easy to find. There are populations around the world, including one that nests in western North America.

    September 11, 2025
  • Red-breasted Nuthatch in Vermont (June 2025)

    I heard the distinctive nasal call of a Red-breasted Nuthatch this week in York County - an indication that these birds will probably be visiting our bird feeders this winter.

    September 4, 2025
  • House Sparrows dust bathing in Lancaster County (August 2025)

    I found this flock of House Sparrows in a patch of dust along the side of the road at the beginning of August. It was an entertaining scene.

    August 28, 2025
  • Yellow-crowned Night Heron (juvenile) in Cumberland County (August 2025)

    This juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron was a pleasant surprise. I was bird watching along the Susquehanna River when I found the heron perched on the hood of my car.

    August 21, 2025