What is The Most Common Backyard Bird in North America: The Northern Cardinal or The American Robin?

Most conversations about North America’s most common backyard bird involve two species: the American Robin and the Northern Cardinal. Cardinal fans are quick to say the Cardinal is the most common bird in backyards, while Robin lovers will argue that the Americna Robin is the most prolific songbird species. I prefer to answer the question … Read more

Bluebird vs. Blue Jay: Telling Them Apart

I work part-time at a hardware store, and because of my birding experience, I am the store’s designated “bird person.” I’m the one who helps customers with questions on bird seed, bird houses, bird baths, etc. As such, I get to have lots of bird-based conversations. One of the more common questions that come up … Read more