Birds

Have you ever had a yellow-bellied woodpecker whiz right past your head? Well, I have not once, not twice, but three times in one day! Every spring, with the return of several migrating bird species to the area, comes the arrival of the yellow-bellied sapsucker. You definitely know when they are back, because of their […]

Spring is the peak season for avid bird watchers. Whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert in your knowledge of the avian world, this is the time for creating a bird-friendly habitat in your yard. Now is the time that birds are returning to areas to find suitable areas to build nests and […]

Chipping sparrows Spizella passerina are American sparrows and passerine birds in the family Passerellidae. There are two subspecies found here in North America, the eastern chipping sparrow, and the western chipping sparrow. These birds are quite common and are frequently seen at feeders. The chipping sparrows are back here in Maine and currently, I have […]

The day after our big April snowstorm, I took the time to do some birdwatching and photography in the backyard. With the wind dying down for the day, the birds were back and hungry as ever to visit the feeders. I’m sure many of the birds have been focusing on establishing their territories for nesting […]

Life is filled with small pleasures. For me, a few of those small pleasures include anything pertaining to the avian world. I enjoy spending my time bird watching and I especially enjoy watching all of my bird visitors at the feeders. This includes, in particular, my black-capped chickadees. To show my appreciation for all of […]

The black-capped chickadee Poecile atricapillus is one of the most recognizable species of birds here in Maine. They are a small songbirds and passerines in the tit family Paridae. These wonderful birds are enjoyed so much that the state of Maine designated the black-capped chickadee as the official state bird in 1927. Most bird enthusiasts […]