House Finch

House Finches, particularly males, can look very different from one to another. This is largely due to differences in their…

Purple Finch

Occasionally I see Purple Finch on my bird feeders.

Sandpipers at the Landfill

Sandpipers are all very similar in appearance and it is very hard to identify which type of sandpiper unless it…

Little Yellow Birds

There are a variety of little yellow birds that appear in my Silverhill backyard. One on my favorites is the…

Loggerhead Shrike

Loggerhead Shrikes sit on low, exposed perches and scan for rodents, lizards, birds, and insects. They eat smaller prey (such…

Eastern Phoebe

The Eastern Phoebe is named for one of the sounds it is heard to make; phoebe. It also makes a…

Woodpeckers in My Yard

It’s a pretty good day when I see all but 2 of the woodpecker types in my yard.

Vermilion Flycatcher

The nice thing about the Vermilion Flycatcher located at St. Michael Catholic School is that I can get pretty close…

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwings are known as sociable birds. Especially when they find a tree with berries. I stood on a pathway…

Birds in My Yard

This is just a few of the different types of birds that I see in my yard. There was a…