The red, white, and blue Eastern Bluebird is one of our favorite backyard birds and a welcomed tenant of birdhouses in suburban yards, parks, and golf courses. The popularity of " bluebird trails" and the erection of nest boxes across the country have led to increased bluebird populations in many areas.

The Downy Woodpecker is mostly a permanent resident. They are often can be seen while backyard birding at  bird feeders.  They mainly feed on insects, seeds and berries.

The Black-Capped Chickadee has cheerful disposition and is a frequent visitor to birdfeeders.  As one of our favorite backyard birds, their simple sounding calls have been found to be complex.   

The White-breasted Nuthatch is also a common bird that can be seen as our favorite backyard birds. The art of attracting birds like these is to offer them seeds.  It is a frequent  visitor to birdfeeders where it takes the seeds to a crevice in a tree and hammers them open.  

The tufted titmouse is also one of our favorite backyard birds.  It is a common bird of the forest and can be seen foraging in groups with other birds.  

The House Wren is a frequent visitor to birdhouses. This bird tends to take over birdhouses in its range and keeps other species from using them. The House Wren begins bringing sticks when nesting and then the female will take over.

The Great Crested Flycatcher is a treetop nester.  For nesting material the Great Crested Flycatcher may use snakeskin. Crinkly materials may be used including plastic wrappers, cellophane, and onion skin.

The Northern Flicker is a migratory woodpecker species. Unlike other woodpecker species if prefers to find its food on the ground. It's favorite food are ants.  

The American Kestrel is the most common falcon in North America. The bird behavior of kestrels is unique. When nesting the young often deposit feces onto the walls of the nest cavity.   The feces soon dries and stays off the nestling. It can become a smell place with additional uneaten small animal parts on the floor.