While we always see sparrows, this is the first year that we saw a White-Crowned Sparrow. Appearance: The males and females are like a brown sparrow with a grey chest and a black and white striped cap. The beak is pinkish. Feeding Habits:  White-Crowned Sparrows like insects, seeds and berries. They prefer eating from ground feeders. […]
Cardinals are our favorite birds in the backyard. Mates for Life: Northern cardinals don’t look for a new mate unless one of them dies. We have 3 couples that hang out at our backyard feeders. Appearance: While male cardinals are a brilliant red, females are a light brown with red accents in the wings, tails […]
Just like radishes, there are the two main types of squash: Summer: This type of squash is planted in late spring, grown in a bush format and harvested during the summer when the fruits are smaller and the skin is softer. This squash does not store as long. Winter: This type of squash is planted […]
