I have been thrilled to encounter some industrious Northern Flickers over the past few seasons. They were among the first birds to start...

One of the many, many reasons that spring is my favorite season is that all of my beloved feathered friends start pairing off and...

I first saw these guys in February, when a mini-flock of them descended on a tree by the pond. Their awesome eye masks drew my attention...

Forget winter! For a nature-obsessed nutjob like myself, even the holidays can't beat the springtime! The days are longer, my horse is...

I know, I know. They're destructive, they're messy, they're a nuisance, and they steal all the birdseed. But, c'mon. Look at these...