Figuring out what birds are in your area
There are approximately 100 species of birds in North America that can be attracted to feeders, some more readily than others. Of course, there are many more species may be attracted to the habitat you provide on your property and in your neighborhood. To see what birds are likely to be present in your area this winter, Project FeederWatch is a wonderful resource, even if you do not plan on joining.
From the Explore Data page, you have several interesting options. You can take a look at the species that citizen scientists reported in previous years in your area, take a look at the top 25 feeder birds for your area and more.
Knowing what is likely to be wintering in your area is a good first step to attracting and identifying the birds as they winter with you, or even just stop for a snack while passing through. If you would like to keep track of the birds you sight, try printing of one of these checklists for your family.
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September 26th, 2007 at 5:10 am
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