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  • Backyard birds in Wyoming (photos, lists and trends!)

    Backyard birds in Wyoming (photos, lists and trends!)

    Wyoming shares birds with many of the nearby states such as Idaho, Nebraska and Colorado. Some of the more unique bird of Wyoming include the Eurasian Collared Dove, the Black-billed Magpie and the Pine Siskin. In this post I will answer questions such as: What are the most common backyard birds in Wyoming? What is…

  • Top backyard birds of Tennessee (data and descriptions!)

    Top backyard birds of Tennessee (data and descriptions!)

    The state of Tennessee has some really amazing backyard birds to show! If you have a bird feeder in your Tennessee backyard, it is very likely that you will observe beautiful birds such as the Northern Cardinal, the Tufted Titmouse and the Downy Woodpecker as these are in the top 4 of most frequently visiting…

  • The 30 most common backyard birds of Maine (with statistics)

    The 30 most common backyard birds of Maine (with statistics)

    n the last 30 years, especially four species have been dominant in Maine backyards: Black-capped Chickadee, the Mourning Dove, the American goldfinch and the Blue Jay. Despite their high total numbers, some have been more widely present at feeder than the others.

  • Backyard birds of Rhode Island 2024

    Backyard birds of Rhode Island 2024

    In the state of Rhode Island, the Black-capped Chickadee is the most frequent bird feeder visiter, and then comes the colorful Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay and Downy Woodpecker! Over time, we see that most backyard birds are doing well in Rhode Island, with most species generally increasing their presence at bird feeders.

  • 30 most frequent backyard birds of Indiana (photos & data!)

    30 most frequent backyard birds of Indiana (photos & data!)

    In the last few years, backyard bird watching has become very popular in Indiana – and for good reason! Watching birds from the comfort of your own garden is an exceptionally undervalued experience and it is so easy to get started. The absolute most numerous backyard birds in Indiana are: The House Sparrow, The House…

  • 60 Most common Backyard Birds of Massachusetts 2024!

    60 Most common Backyard Birds of Massachusetts 2024!

    With its North-eastern location close to the sea, the state of Massachusetts is an ideal location for bird feeding all year. The types of birds observed at bird feeders in the suburban gardens of Boston are representative of backyard birds observed throughout the states of New England. The state of Massachusetts is home to more…

  • 30 most common backyard birds of Illinois 2024!

    30 most common backyard birds of Illinois 2024!

    Whether you live in St. Louis, Springfield, or Chicago, you really don’t have to plan a trip to the Sand Ridge or Shawnee state forests to see incredible wildlife in Illinois! Lots of fascinating birds are already jumping around in your yard or eating from your bird feeder. But maybe you ask yourself – what…

  • Are Fjällräven Backpacks Waterproof? (Answered!)

    Are Fjällräven Backpacks Waterproof? (Answered!)

    While most of their backpacks are exceptionally durable, they are not always fully waterproof. However, many are water resistant in their natural form and can be made fully waterproofed if a specific wax material termed “Greenland Wax” is applied.