Favorite Birds

Baltimore Oriole

These striking orange birds are not often seen easily recognized. Inhabiting the middle to Eastern section of the US, the Baltimore Oriole is the only bright orange Oriole north of Florida. The males are characterized by a bright orange breast a black head and black wings with white on them. The females are much more subtle olive-orange color with... Read More....

Eastern Bluebird

The Eastern bluebird with its bright blue back, wings and tail and its reddish-brown chin and breast is a rare and welcome sight in any backyard.  They don’t fare well in harsh winters and their numbers have actually declined by more than 90% during the 20th century due to competition from other birds, less places to nest in harsh weather. Locations:... Read More....

Northern Cardinal

The bright red color of the Cardinal makes it stand out particularly against the backdrop of winter. The male is a crimson red color with an accentuated crest and dark markings on the face. The female is a buff brown with a Crimson beak and a splash of red on the tail. This bird is so popular that it is the official bird of seven US states. It... Read More....

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Anyone who has seen these jewel colored birds knows how captivating they can be. The tiny ruby throated hummingbird can often be heard before it can be seen as the beating of its wings makes a humming sound. Both males and females have iridescent green crowns and the male has a beautiful iridescent red throat. They make a little chirping sound and... Read More....

Blue Jay

The Blue Jays, indigo blue colors makes it one of the most easily recognizable backyard birds. He has a crest on the back of the head and a long black bill. Grayish White on the face, throat and belly provide contrast to the brilliant blue back, wings and tail. Locations: Throughout the eastern 3/4’s of North America Weight: 3 ounces Length:... Read More....

White-Breasted Nuthatch

The White-Breasted Nuthatch is the largest of the North American nuthatches and it is quite an acrobat balancing upside down in feeders and on trees and is able to catch falling nutss in midair. It is characterized by its black cap, white face and breast, blue-gray back and blackish blue wings. Locations: Throughout the US and into Mexico Weight: 0.7... Read More....

Black Capped Chikadee

A frequent visitor to backyard feeders, the Black-Capped Chickadee is recognized by his black cap, white cheeks, brownish body and grayish wings and tail. This bird will nest in nesting boxes and has a fluted song that sounds almost like chickadee-dee-dee. Locations: Northern US and Canada Weight: 0.4 ounces Length: 5 1/2” with approx 7 ½ - 8 1/2”... Read More....

Dark Eyed Junco

The puffy little dark eyed Junco is commonly seen and it’s no wonder as this classification actually comprises five different groups that were once considered different species. They are characterized by their charcoal color as well as having a black gray or brown hood, white outer tailfeathers, white belly and white under tail. Females are a... Read More....

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