Six Things that May Surprise You About Songbirds
I was surprised recently to notice “my” pair of Carolina wrens starting construction of their third nest of the season– this after already successfully raising two broods. Watching them collect
Getting to Know our American Goldfinch
By Naturalist and Photographer, Sharon Mammoser If you’re like me and keep feeders out so you can delight in the birds that visit your yard, I bet you love
You’re Invited! Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Have you ever felt lost at sea, like you’re clutching onto a tiny life raft, struggling to stay afloat? Looking at the news on any given day magnifies the feeling
Hummingbirds: Your Questions Answered
What’s not to love about hummingbirds? These tiny flying jewels bring me and so many others such joy. Seeing them in my yard enjoying the flowers I’ve offered them, or
Create a Hummingbird Water Park
Revised, June 22, 2026 (please note changes in red) After a lot of trial and error, I’ve finally perfected my hummingbird water park! I’m on version 3, here to tell
What?! I Had No Idea: Hummingbird Migration
Now that I’ve been seeing male ruby-throated hummingbirds again, I’m just waiting for the females. They usually arrive within one to two weeks after the males. These tiny birds bring
Picking a Hummingbird Feeder: 6 Questions to Ask
Depending on where you live, our beloved ruby-throated hummingbirds may have already returned from their spring migration. You can check out their progress here on this interactive map. Where I