Category Archives: Backyard Birding
Beak of the Week: Black-headed Grosbeak
What a pleasant Earth Day surprise! Just yesterday, I saw a Black-headed Grosbeak at my feeder for the first time ever. Thanks for the visit, pretty bird! My family and I had just finished up our usual Sunday brunch and … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: House Sparrow
In honor of World Sparrow Day 2012, we bring you the House Sparrow! A male House Sparrow enjoying a wiggly snack! Common Name: House Sparrow Latin Name: Passer domesticus Range: Found year-round throughout the Southeast and southern Midwest regions of the United … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Eastern Bluebird
As we round out the remaining week of National Bird Feeding Month, I decided to feature the Eastern Bluebird, a highly sought after backyard visitor. In 1903, WL Dawson wrote in Birds of Ohio “How the waiting countryside thrills with joy when … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Rufous Hummingbird
Happy National Bird Feeding Month!! February is a special month—Not only do we get to honor those we love on Valentine’s Day and add a 366th day to this year (every four years), but we also get to celebrate … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Dark-eyed Junco
There are so many reasons why I love feeding birds! And, while it is always exciting to see a new face stop by for a meal, it is equally refreshing to see familiar guests return for some feed, too! … Continue reading
The Backyard Birder
19. A FEEDING FRENZY If you know somebody who treasures their backyard birds, then you know just how much joy they derive from nurturing them. Wild bird feeding supplies make excellent gifts year-round, but during the holidays, when birds require … Continue reading
PB Debuts In WildBird Magazine
The January/February 2012 Issue of WildBird Magazine The January/February 2012 issue of WildBird Magazine has officially arrived! Like me, bird lovers, nationwide, are excitedly plucking the latest copy from their mailboxes, nestling by the fire and leafing through the pages … Continue reading
Mansions For Birds?!?
Looking for a bird mansion that won’t break the bank? Well, today is your lucky day! This morning, I was scrolling through one of my favorite websites, Ruelala.com. A guilty pleasure of mine, Ruelala features many of the most sought-after … Continue reading
Go Wild For Halloween!
Halloween has long been one of my favorite holidays. I’m sure it is mostly because I have always had an insatiable sweet tooth (Put it this way: I’m lucky my hubby is a dentist!). On this day (feel free to replace … Continue reading
Birding Philosophy
Let me preface this entry by sharing with you the first word that ever left my lips: “why?” While most infants manage to utter the words “mama” or “dada” before the age of one, much to my parents’ dismay (or … Continue reading