Did you know there are over 350 hummingbird species in the world? I had no idea! Unfortunately, less than a dozen types of hummingbirds are commonly seen in the United States and Canada. For example, where I live in Akron, Ohio, we only get to observe the Ruby-throated Hummingbird during the warm summer months. Because hummingbirds are incredibly fast and small, […]
21 Most Common Feeder Birds in Europe (ID Guide!)
Ever since starting the live cameras in my backyard in Ohio, I have always felt comfortable helping viewers identify birds they have never seen before. From Northern Cardinals to Blue Jays to Downy Woodpeckers, I have a lot of confidence in helping with any identification question. But then we added a live bird feeder camera from Germany to the site. And then another […]
15 Most Common Birds That Visit My Feeders (ID Guide!)
Do you want to know the most frequently asked question people have while watching my LIVE bird cams? “What type of bird is that?“ Or I’ve observed from time to time that someone incorrectly identifies a particular species of bird, and other viewers think what they said was correct. So I thought it was time to create a guide to the common […]