• 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Eastern Bluebirds in Dan & Melissa’s yard (January 2022). A mesh peanut feeder is a great option for offering dried mealworms to your birds.

    Bluebirds, catbirds, wrens, robins, and warblers often skip seed. Learn how feeding mealworms can bring these insect-eating birds to your yard.

    May 14, 2026
  • Tree Swallow

    Get ready for spring bird feeding! Migrant birds will arrive soon in our area, replacing winter birds like Dark-eyed Juncos and White-throated Sparrows.

    April 8, 2026
  • American Goldfinches & House Finches in Dan & Melissa’s yard (January 2024)

    Bird feeding is beneficial to your birds year-round, but the coldest part of winter is your opportunity to help them when they need it the most.

    January 29, 2026
  • Purple Finch, Mourning Dove, and American Goldfinch in Dan & Melissa’s yard (April 2021)

    Wild Birds Unlimited is here to help with a few species-specific tips to help you with attracting more birds to your yard.

    January 15, 2026