Bird Guides

A cardinal using a suet bird feeder.

What Do Cardinals Eat?

Cardinals are small, beautiful birds that are known for their red coloring. When people see male cardinals flock to bird feeders, it’s normal to get excited and admire their vibrant

Tanagers in North America: A Complete Guide

Tanagers are unmistakable with their bright, flashy plumage. The trick is spotting them, as these inconspicuous birds spend most of their time in the canopy, hidden behind dense foliage. But

House Wren

Common Brown Birds in North America

There are lots of brown birds in North America that flock to feeders and bird baths. While they might not stand out as much as vibrantly colored birds, they’re each

An Eastern Whip-poor-will, a secretive bird with a weird name.

All About The Eastern Whip-Poor-Will

There are countless fables and legends about the Eastern whip-poor-will.  The omen of death. A birder’s grim reaper.  But are they true? Unlikely. But not impossible.  This bird is often

Bird House Cameras

The Best Bird House Camera in 2025

The best bird house camera can transform your backyard into a bird watcher’s paradise, capturing incredible close up images of birds in their natural environment.  It is an ideal solution

A pair (male and female) of Purple Finches perched on a branch.

Purple Finch: A ‘Pretty in Pink’ Bird

What Exactly is a Purple Finch? Scientists have identified the purple finch as one of many hundred finch species across the globe. While there are exceptions, most finches are small

North America's "Snowbird" Junco in snowy weather.

Dark-eyed Junco: The “Snowbird” of Winter

In the winter, it’s common to see the Dark-eyed Junco hopping and pecking about under a feeder. They’ll arrive in medium-sized flocks, and cover the snow with their little tracks. 

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