Where Have the Male Goldfinches Gone?
In most parts of the Pacific Northwest, goldfinches are year-round birds. Lately, I’ve had a fun variety of birds visiting our feeders: black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos, Steller’s jays, downy...
View ArticleExciting News! Announcing My New Book: Birds of the Pacific Northwest
There’s big news on the wing here at Pacific Northwest Birds! My new book, Birds of the Pacific Northwest: How to Identify 25 of the Most Popular Backyard Birds, is ready! Currently, it’s available on...
View ArticleA Gallery of Spring Birds
One of the greatest joys of watching birds in springtime is capturing them in the perfect shot (with a camera, of course), and I’ve been doing a lot of that lately. It would seem that my photography...
View ArticleAnd the Nesting Continues…More Babies on the Way?
It may be June, but some birds are still nesting. I’ve been watching a mama goldfinch grab nesting materials from my hanging “nester” as she prepares for what I’m assuming is her second brood of this...
View ArticleBird of the Week: The American Goldfinch
When I was growing up in Washington State (I still live here), I was so proud that our state bird was the American Goldfinch. I remember feeling sorry for other states because we had the adorable...
View Article5 Must-do’s for Fall Backyard Birding
When I stepped outside to fill the feeders the other morning (the first of September, to be exact), I was pleasantly surprised to feel a slight chill in the air. I love summer, but all the heat and...
View ArticleBird of the Week: Yellow Warbler
Some time back, I’d decided that this month…June…would be Warbler Month here at Pacific Northwest Birds. Over the past few weeks, however, I found myself with very little time to write and knew I would...
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