The Cornell Lab or Ornithology recently published their 2021-22 Winter Bird Highlights, based on data collected during the last FeederWatch season. The 5 most common species in the Northeast were Chickadees (Carolina and Black capped combined), Dark-eyed junco, Downy woodpecker, Northern cardinal, and Blue jay. Chipping sparrows are becoming more abundant in the Northeast during the winter. Because they are a more warm-adapted species than many common feeder birds in the Northeast, they may be tracking climate change and becoming more abundant as temperatures warm. There are also articles on the Northern flicker, competitive behavior among birds at bird feeders, and a short overview of American Beautyberry, a native bird-friendly plant. Read more here
Upcoming Events
February 2023
Feb 04 2023
Birding the “Wooded Hill” of Bryn Coed
Bryn Coed Preserve
Feb 05 2023
Birding at Heinz NWR
John Heinz NWR
Feb 14 2023
Trail Tuesdays: Birding Along The French Creek Trail
French Creek Trail
Feb 15 2023
The Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Participate and Bird ID For Beginners
Feb 18 2023
The Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip
Black Rock Sanctuary
Feb 26 2023
Winter Waterfowl at Heinz NWR
John Heinz NWR
March 2023
Mar 09 2023
Scott Weidensaul presents “Living on the Wind: The Miracle of Bird Migration”
Mar 14 2023
Trail Tuesdays: Birding Along The French Creek Trail
French Creek Trail
April 2023
Apr 11 2023
Trail Tuesdays: Birding Along The French Creek Trail
French Creek Trail
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