Category Songbirds

Warblers on the Move: A Fall Migration Spectacle

WildWatch Weekly Warblers on the Move: A Fall Migration Spectacle Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Blackburnian Warbler About the Fall Warblers Fall warblers in the northeastern United States are a true spectacle of nature, showcasing the wonders of migration as these small, vibrant birds journey southward. As summer fades and autumn sets in, birdwatchers are treated to an array of warblers, each with its own unique color palette and behavior. While spring is often celebrated for...

The Scarlet Tanager: A Hidden Gem of the Forest

WildWatch Weekly The Scarlet Tanager: A Hidden Gem of the Forest Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Male Scarlet Tanager The Scarlet Tanager The Scarlet Tanager, with its striking red plumage and contrasting black wings, is a captivating sight in the eastern woodlands of North America. Known for its vivid colors, the male Scarlet Tanager is easily recognized during the breeding season. His bright red body and jet-black wings and tail make him one of the most eye-catching birds in...

How Birds Cope with Extreme Heat and How YOU Can Help

WildWatch Weekly How Birds Cope with Extreme Heat and How YOU Can Help Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube How Birds Cope with Hot Weather The unseasonable hot weather in the northeastern United States this July can be attributed to a combination of factors, including climate change and specific atmospheric patterns. According to NOAA, this summer is expected to be one of the hottest on record, influenced by the weakening of El Niño, which often leads to warmer temperatures....

10 Tips for Feeding Birds in the Summer Time

WildWatch Weekly 10 Tips for Feeding Birds in the Summer Time Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Feeding Birds in the Summer Time Feeding birds in the summer is a rewarding activity that benefits both the birds and those who feed them. It provides essential nutrition during a time of growth and reproduction, aids in the maintenance of local bird populations, and offers an opportunity for birdwatchers to enjoy a diverse array of species right in their own backyards. Firstly, summer...

10 Tips to Attract Cardinals to your Bird Feeder

WildWatch Weekly 10 Tips to Attract Cardinals to your Bird Feeder Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube About the Norther Cardinal The Northern Cardinal is one of North America's most easily recognized and admired birds, thanks to its striking appearance and melodic song. Males boast brilliant red plumage and a distinctive black mask that extends from the face down to the throat. Females, while not as vividly colored, have a beauty of their own with their warm brown feathers tinged...

10 Interesting Facts about the Chimney Swift – Bonus: Chimney Swift Live Stream!

WildWatch Weekly 10 Interesting Facts about the Chimney Swift - Bonus: Chimney Swift Live Stream! Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Chimney Swift About the Chimney Swift The Chimney Swift is a small, dark-colored bird known for its distinctive flying abilities and unique nesting habits. These birds are easily recognized by their slender, cigar-shaped bodies and long, narrow wings, which they use to perform agile and acrobatic maneuvers in the air. Their plumage is mostly sooty...

How to attract birds to your backyard and garden with a birdbath!

WildWatch Weekly How to attract birds to your backyard and garden with a birdbath! Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Why is water important to birds? Using water to attract birds to your backyard and garden is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, water serves as a vital resource for birds, especially during hot and dry weather, offering hydration for drinking and bathing. By providing a water source, you can help sustain bird populations, contributing to biodiversity and...

Tips to attract warblers to your backyard and feeders

WildWatch Weekly Tips to attract warblers to your backyard and feeders Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube What are warblers? Yellow Warbler Warblers are a diverse group of small, often brightly colored birds belonging to the family Parulidae, within the order Passeriformes. Pennsylvania’s native warblers appear in early spring, the males arrayed in gleaming colors. Twenty-seven warbler species breed commonly in Pennsylvania. Warblers are renowned for their melodious songs and...

Proven tips to attract finches to your bird feeder

WildWatch Weekly Proven tips to attract finches to your bird feeder Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube All About Finches If you enjoy watching our live streaming bird feeder camera systems you may have noticed a variety of small colorful birds feeding in great numbers on the feeders. Many of these birds you are seeing belong to the finch family. These are four finches you might see at our feeders. Pennsylvania is home to a diverse avian population, and among its feathered...