Think about this if you will… a nuthatch walking headfirst down a tree trunk. A goldfinch flashing like a lemon drop across the yard. Bird watching isn’t just for binocular-toting experts—it’s for anyone with a window and a bit of curiosity. This section helps you slow down, look up, and tune into the small, delightful dramas happening all around you. From handy ID tips to what birds are up to in each season, you’ll discover that the more you look, the more you see.

Bird Watching from Your Porch to the Park

The Sounds Of Summer

The Sounds Of Summer

Do you have a sound that says “summer” to you? For some, it may be the sound of hamburgers sizzling on an outdoor grill - to me, it is the...

The Sounds Of Summer

Do you have a sound that says “summer” to you? For some, it may be the sound of hamburgers sizzling on an outdoor grill - to me, it is the...

The Amazing "Wild Canary" (American Goldfinch)

The Amazing "Wild Canary" (American Goldfinch)

Few birds are as popular with people as the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis). For a bird that is so well known by bird watchers, surprisingly few know that these birds...

The Amazing "Wild Canary" (American Goldfinch)

Few birds are as popular with people as the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis). For a bird that is so well known by bird watchers, surprisingly few know that these birds...

In Praise of Jelly

In Praise of Jelly

I remember the first time I heard about placing jelly out to attract Baltimore Orioles. Like most of you, I thought it sounded crazy. After using this nearly full-proof method...

In Praise of Jelly

I remember the first time I heard about placing jelly out to attract Baltimore Orioles. Like most of you, I thought it sounded crazy. After using this nearly full-proof method...

Mark McKellar

Wildlife biologist Mark McKellar has spent over 40 years studying birds and sharing the quiet joy they bring.

This channel is where he passes along what he’s learned—about bird feeding, bird behavior, and the small wonders of wildlife we often overlook.

Mark also owns Backyard Bird Center in Kansas City, Missouri, where he helps folks turn their yards into havens for birds and beauty.

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