Snack Time

Any day you see birds at the feeder and in the yard are good days.

Downy Woodpeckers

Usually I see a pair of Downy Woodpeckers when I see them in my yard, but this time I saw … More

The male Red-bellied Woodpecker has a solid red cap that goes from its head to its back. It is named … More

My neighbors must have bought some new chickens because their flock has doubled. They scatter leaves all over my yard, … More

I try to take my camera every time I go outside in my yard. I never know what bird I … More

The porch area of the local doctor’s office had a Barn Swallow nest. I drove over on a Sunday afternoon … More

This Summer Tanager has been singing in my neighborhood for weeks, but I could never find it. I was very … More

Splinter Hill Bog in Perdido is a great place to see pitcher plants and birds. I saw this Summer Tanager … More

For a few days, I had at least 5 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks on my new feeder.

Here are just a dozen reasons that I enjoy birding in my backyard.