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11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Feathered Feud for Finches

I vote Red Crossbill. :)

Finches are flippin’ fabulous with their vibrant colors and sweet songs! Which one sings its way into your heart with beauty and charm?
Cast your vote and let the brightest finch shine!✨💛 Tweet your vote in the comments below and flutter over to our blog if you need more instructions! 🏆💚

For additional information follow this link to our blog! https://bit.ly/3DaLjqu

06/03/2025

Spring Migration

Spring is near and the return migration of finches, blackbirds and sparrows is starting.

Keep the feeders stocked and start thinking about hunmingbirds returning soon too. Here is a cool map that shows the progression of their migration northward here in the East for Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

25/02/2025

The “Black-backed” Lesser Goldfinch is the more southern subspecies. The “Green-backed” Lesser Goldfinch is the more northern subspecies. This is a species covered well in the new Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada. Keep those feeders stocked.

Lesser Goldfinches are found in parts of the western U.S., Mexico, and South America. They mainly eat seeds from the sunflower family, but will also eat buds, flowers, and fruits of other plants. At feeders, they may eat sunflower seeds and nyjer. Do they visit your feeders?

📷: David Smith

16/02/2025

February is National Bird Feeding Month, and there's no better way to celebrate than participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), happening February 14-17! 🌍📊

Join a global community of over 642,000 citizen scientists! The GBBC connects bird enthusiasts from around the world to observe and record data on more than 7,000 bird species, providing crucial insights into bird populations and their changing habitats.

How to Participate:
🏡 Set up your feeders
👀 Watch the birds that visit
🔢 Count the birds and report your findings

It’s a fun activity for your family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, a project for your kids or grandkids, or even an educational experience for a classroom 🏫📚.

Visit www.birdcount.org to learn more! 🐦💙

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Featured Bird: Red-bellied Woodpecker
WBU Food: Naturally Nuts® Suet Cake
Feeder: EcoTough® Tail Prop Suet Feeder (Red)

30/01/2025

House Finch and Purple Finch ID tips

🔍 House Finch or Purple Finch? These closely related species can be difficult to distinguish between, but there are a few key differences to look out for in males. ⬇️

Don't forget to keep in mind the location and time of year. While these two species do have territory overlap, Purple Finches are typically only found in the United States during non-breeding months (with the exception of the Western coast and most northeastern states) whereas the House Finch is found throughout most of the United States year-round.

Learn more about the House Finch: https://bit.ly/3sly4tr
Learn more about the Purple Finch: https://bit.ly/3Hqo6A4

30/01/2025

Join us for a workshop on Feb. 8 to get ready for the global Great Backyard Bird Count. It’s for the love of birds — and it’s free with admission! Please register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c6je7e6.

Led by ornithologist Blaine Carnes, you'll learn:

- Tips for finding and identifying birds.
- How to use the free Merlin Bird ID app to identify and report what you see and hear.
- The basics of using the free eBird app to track your bird sightings.
- Why bird counts are so important to the health and survival of birds.

Bring your smartphone and binoculars (we have a limited number to lend). Dress to go out in the field. We look forward to seeing you!

22/01/2025

Bluebirds!

Wintertime Blues
Eastern Bluebird
Polk County, Iowa USA
January 2023

This little bluebird seems to be a bit down. I'm sure he is like a lot of Midwesterners and wishing that he had flown south for the winter, or even thinking Spring can't be far off. He was one of 4 bluebirds that have stuck around Central Iowa for the winter. They seem to be staying healthy eating the seeds and berries on the trees. Who wants to let him know that we have a couple more months left of winter? 🥶🥶🥶

Since we are in a deep freeze here in Iowa, I’m inside staying warm. I decided to share this pic of an Eastern Bluebird from several years ago. I hope everyone stays safe in the cold.

15/01/2025

In the cold climates the birds rely on feeders more — Please keep the feeders stocked during this Arctic blast.

With each dip in temperature and every blast of wind, it's a challenge for birds just to stay warm this time of year. Birds have a few temporary tricks like fluffing their feathers to create more space and better insulation, trapping warm air close to their bodies. They also perch on one leg to minimize heat loss or shiver to generate immediate warmth.

You can help your birds survive the challenges of winter by offering high-fat foods, an open source of water to maintain their feathers and by providing shelter from wintry elements with natural plant cover or a cozy roosting box.

Featured Birds: American Goldfinches

10/01/2025

A male Pileated Woodpecker close up

05/01/2025

Healthy Bird feeding Tips

As we head into the peak of the winter bird feeding season, here is a link about healthy bird feeding tips:

Healthy Feeding Practices: The below 5 steps will help reduce window collisions and disease transmission Feeder Disease Alert: None noted at this time 1.Regularly clean feeders The most effective way to clean bird feeders is Read More

01/01/2025

Time for New Year’s Resolutions?

Put up a bird feeder or two and watch the backyard entertainment! It can also be good for you!

In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquility and connection with nature can be challenging. One simple yet profoundly rewarding way to achieve this is through backyard bird feeding.

31/12/2024

It's not too late to give the gift of FeederWatch! Take $5 off FeederWatch gift certificates using code PFWGIFT5 at checkout: https://buff.ly/3Dqmmau

Offer ends December 31st. Only available in the U.S.
📷: American Goldfinch | Bob Vuxinic

31/12/2024

The beauty of the Northern Cardinal is amazing.

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A male Northern Cardinal perched among Oak leaves dripping with ice.

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas Everyone!

21/12/2024

Keep those feeders full

"Several birds show up at my feeders and bath at the same time. A chickadee arrives, followed by a titmouse, nuthatch, woodpecker and then sparrows. Do they travel like that all the time?" asks reader Jim Campbell of Lincoln, Rhode Island. Get the answer: https://buff.ly/3XW6jsG

15/12/2024

Help birds not fly into windows! Read more!

15/12/2024

Birdfy app update!