Stories

I caught a splash of color against the slowly lightening sky. There, perched on the electric wire, was the first eastern bluebird of the se

White-footed mice, with their sleek fur and white underbellies, have taken refuge among the stacked logs, seeking warmth and shelter from th

Amidst the serene winter landscape, a small, vibrant figure appears—a flash of red against the white. It’s a young red squirrel, his russet

They are an industrious bunch, each bird deftly snatching up a peanut in its beak before flying off to stash its prize.

The chickadee lands on a branch near the back door, its bright eyes scanning the scene with keen intelligence.

Fascinated, I watch as a raccoon scrambles from the top of the feeder to the tree trunk with surprising agility in the moonlight.

At first, I was puzzled by this change in color. The brown birds at my feeder looked so different that I wondered if I was seeing an entirel

The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a small songbird found throughout much of North America. It is gray-blue on top with a white belly and...

Contrary to its name, the Red-bellied Woodpecker sports a striking red cap on its head, while its belly, though tinted with a blush of pale

Hairy Woodpeckers are skilled foragers, primarily feeding on insects like wood-boring beetles, ants, caterpillars, and spiders found beneath

Sharp-shinned Hawks are small hawks characterized by their short wings, long tails, and distinctive slate-blue plumage in adults. They...

The killdeer is a familiar species across North America, thanks to its preference for open habitats and its loud calls, which give it its...

White-breasted nuthatches are small, energetic birds native to much of North America. We love watching them at our feeders. They are...