The American Ornithologists’ Union published the 53rd supplement (PDF) to its North American list last week, making official many long-speculated changes and rejecting others,...

The most common finch to enter our garden for water and food is the Double-barred Finch and there are up to two dozen visiting...

So, it is now officially winter! After several weeks of temperatures dropping to 10c (50f) we really feel like we are experiencing Winter here...

Last week Corey wrote about appreciating our local birds before the migrants arrive and it made me reflect on how easily we look past...

Yesterday evening, Sunday evening, I had plans to get to bed, wake up on Monday morning, and go to work. That changed when I...

In Bergen County, New Jersey’s northeasternmost county, there are quite a few small county parks that are popular with dog-walkers, joggers, parents looking for...

When trying to attract finches, it can be feast or famine.  Some days you get bunches and bunches, other times you might feel totally...

Or, to be more specific, how many American Goldfinch can you find in this picture?  It was taken up the street from my folks’...