Find out what Project FeederWatch is, its history, and more
Find out how you FeederWatch, when you can FeederWatch, and what you'll need to do to get started
Review these instructions carefully before you count and enter data
Find out about types of feeders and types of foods, and where to place your feeder
Feeding Birds FAQs
Explore the winter distribution, food, and feeder preferences of common feeder birds.
Find out about color and plumage variations, bald heads, and deformed bills
Unusual Birds Gallery
Find out about bird disease and identifying the signs of bird disease
Sick Birds Gallery
Find out how to identify birds and download identification tools
Learn how to help birds as they seek out food sources, nesting habitat, protection, and more
Find educational resources for teachers, group leaders, and families
Find an article archive packed with lots of great bird study information
Learn about house finch eye disease
Review content from current and past BirdSpotter photo contests
Keep up to date with the latest FeederWatch happenings
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Send us your photos! Show us your count site, your birds, or you watching your site with loved ones!
Visit our live FeederWatch feedercams!
Cornell Lab of Ornithology feeders
Ontario (winter only)
See what birds occur the most by region
Explore species by state/province
See where FeederWatchers are
Graphs of regional population trends and distributions
Explore papers that have used FeederWatch data
Lab scientists analyze the data submitted by FeederWatch participants.
See birds well outside their winter range submitted to Project FeederWatch.
Start here for data entry and personal data review and exploration
Keep live track of your counts using the FeederWatch mobile app
Janie McConnell
Duncansville, PA, United States
I started my garden after my son had been killed by a drunk driver. Each year I add too it and strive to select flowers and trees that attract Butterflies, Bees, and Birds. As well as many other of God’s creatures. It has given me much peace and joy, and above all Hope. I have watched a Monarch unfold so beautifully from it’s cocoon, and many birds hatch and eventually fly miraculously from their nest. And each year I watch “monster” Bullfrog sit diligently by the pond. It is indeed a little bit of Heaven to me.
Week 14: Bird-friendly Yards
AWARD WINNER: People's Choice Winner!A Little Bit of Heaven on Earth
You have such a gorgeous garden. Definitely a bird paradise, and I’m sure, a sanctuary for you.
Your garden is absolutely beautiful! It is a lovely tribute to your son and should be this week’s winner.
I’m so sorry about your son. Your beautiful, peaceful garden is a wonderful way to preserve his memory.
Your garden is beautiful and a tribute to your son. The color combinations, water feature, bird feeders, path and blue arched arbor are delightful additions. Very sweet and a winner in view. God’s grace and blessing to you.
It does look like a little bit of heaven — lovely for all creatures!
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