My Backyard Birds
Yup, this is a long list! When I started to put together a list of my backyard yards, I was astounded by how many there are. I’ve seen the following birds in and around my garden over the years.
For each bird that I have decent photos (and/or videos) of, I’ve written up a profile page. So if you see an active link below, click on it to read the profile. You’ll find information on their size, what they eat and the type of habitat you’ll find them in. I included where they nest and how to attract them. All are my personal observations. I fully intend to create more profile pages as the opportunities present themselves. I hope you’ll enjoy learning more about my backyard birds!
And to learn more about your bird friends, be sure to check the All About Birds website from Cornell.
| Bird Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Blackbird, Red-winged | Profile |
| Bluebird, Western | Profile |
| Bunting, Lazuli | Profile |
| Catbird, Gray | Profile |
| Chickadee, Black-capped | Profile |
| Chickadee, Mountain | Profile |
| Cowbird, Brown-headed | Profile |
| Crossbill, Red | Profile |
| Dove, Eurasian Collared | Profile |
| Dove, Mourning | Profile |
| Duck, Mallard | Profile |
| Eagle, Bald | Profile |
| Eagle, Golden | |
| Finch (House, Cassin’s, Purple) | Profile (House Finch) |
| Flicker, Northern | Profile |
| Goldfinch, American | Profile |
| Grosbeaks (Black-headed, Pine) | Profile |
| Hawk, Cooper’s | Profile |
| Hawk, Marsh | |
| Hawk, Northern Goshawk | Profile |
| Hawk, Red-tailed | Profile |
| Hawk, Sharp-shinned | Profile |
| Heron, Great Blue | Profile |
| Hummingbirds (Rufous, Black-chinned, Calliope) | Profile |
| Junco, Dark-eyed | Profile |
| Kestrel, American | |
| Killdeer | |
| Kingbird, Eastern | Profile (Eastern) |
| Kinglet, Golden-crowned | |
| Magpie, Black-billed | Profile |
| Meadowlark, Western | Profile |
| Merlin | Profile |
| Nuthatches (Pygmy, Red-Breasted, White-Breasted) | Profile (White-Breasted) |
| Owl, Great Horned | |
| Phoebe, Say’s | Profile |
| Pine Siskin | Profile |
| Quail, California | Profile |
| Raven, Common | Profile |
| Redpoll, Common | Profile |
| Robin | Profile |
| Shrike, Northern | Profile |
| Sparrow (Chipping, White-throated, White-crowned) | Profile (profiles of White-throated and White-crowned only) |
| Sparrow, Lark | Profile |
| Sparrow, Song | Profile |
| Starling, European | Profile |
| Swallow (Violet-green, Barn) | |
| Tanager, Western | Profile |
| Thrush, Varied | Profile |
| Towhee, Spotted | Profile |
| Townsend’s Solitaire | Profile |
| Vireo, Cassin’s | |
| Vulture, Turkey | |
| Warblers (Yellow-rumped, Wilson’s) | Profile (Yellow-rumped) |
| Waxwings (Bohemian and Cedar) | Profile |
| Woodpecker, Downy and Hairy | Profile |
| Wood-Pewee, Western | Profile |
| Wren, House | Profile |