Eastern Bluebird

Bluebird Fledgling Stories

Posted on June 29, 2019June 29, 2019 by Nancie

Last Updated on June 29, 2019

For the past week, Eastern Bluebirds have been bringing their fledglings to our feeder for dried mealworms. It’s been an eventful week. So far the parents have introduced them to the mealworm feeder. Two fledglings discovered a sprinkler. And one fledgling almost strangled himself in a feeder pole.

House Wrens in Bluebird Box

Posted on June 23, 2019July 8, 2019 by Nancie

Last Updated on July 8, 2019

This spring, House Wrens nested in my bluebird box. While it wasn’t what I planned for when I put up the box, it was still cool to watch. Here is what happened.

Maryland Backyard Birds

Posted on June 15, 2019July 1, 2019 by Nancie

Last Updated on July 1, 2019

What birds can you expect to see in a backyard in Maryland? While every property is different and will have a different mix of birds, many are pretty typical. I live in a suburban neighborhood between Baltimore and DC. Our yard has a lot of mature trees and is within a mile or so of ponds and other water. These are the birds commonly seen in our central Maryland backyard.