The black-capped chickadee Poecile atricapillus, is a common sight in the woods and at backyard feeders here throughout the state of Maine. Even though the black-capped chickadee is a non-migratory bird, I have found that they do leave the property and feeders for a short time during the late summer. These birds will leave around […]
Birds
This category contains all my blog posts about birds and birding. In my posts, I discuss how to attract birds to your yard, the many different species of backyard birds, bird photography, and more.
Photographing Maine Wild Turkeys
The weather here in Maine has been around the mid-50s to 60s and we have even experienced a few enjoyable nights in the 30s. The humidity hasn’t left us though and this past Wednesday was especially hot and humid. We had a bit of rain the day before and it felt as though summer had […]
Photographing Common Yellowthroats During Fall Migration
Late August through October is a perfect time to observe new birds as they migrate to their winter homes. A couple of days ago, I spotted a pair of common yellowthroats in one of the front gardens and was able to take a few photographs. I believe this male is pretty young, as his black […]
How to Tell the Difference Between the Female Purple Finch and Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Whether out in the field or at feeders, it can be quite difficult to tell the difference between the female purple finch Haemorhous purpureus and female rose-breasted grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus. The purple finch is often mistaken for the rose-breasted grosbeak. Perhaps this is due to their sharing similar coloring as they do not share the […]
When Should I Bring My Hummingbird Feeders Inside?
Now that the cooler weather is almost here, you’re probably wondering when you should start thinking about bringing your hummingbird feeders inside during the fall. Here in Maine, we have had a couple of nights that have gone into the 40s, but the weather has jumped back into being on the warmer side. When the […]
Spotting a Broad-winged Hawk in the Front Yard
A few mornings ago, I was drawing back the curtains in the kitchen window and I discovered something was out of place. I suppose when you do the same thing every day, you just notice these things. Anyway, I looked a little closer and I spotted a juvenile broad-winged hawk Buteo platypterus in the front […]
Discovering a Hairy Woodpecker Nesting Cavity in the Backyard
One morning while I was working on the computer, I heard the voice of one of our female hairy woodpeckers that comes to the bird feeders quite frequently. In addition to this familiar voice, I heard a second woodpecker as well. This voice was much louder and very persistent. I also noticed our female hairy […]
July in Maine: What Types of Birds Can I Expect to See?
Maine is home to a wide variety of nonmigratory and migratory species of birds. Now that it is almost the middle of July, we have been enjoying our resident species and the arrival of many new bird species for the season, as well as sightings of their offspring. In this post, I would like to […]
How to Tell the Difference Between Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers
Whether bird watchers are enjoying birds from their backyards or out in the field, many individuals are faced with the question, is that a hairy or downy woodpecker? These two species are quite common, year-round visitors in North America and once you know what to look for, it is not as difficult as one would […]
Spring Bird Watching
As the seasons change and time moves on, so have a few of the species of birds here in Maine. With seasonal migration, many birds will move from one place to another to gain more advantages from the favorable conditions of their surroundings. This is quite an exciting time for bird watchers and photographers alike, […]
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