Valley Farms Bird News

Finch to Finch: Comparing Goldfinches to Pine Siskins

October 01, 2023

Wild bird species have you feeling a little birdbrained? We get it! Identifying one wild bird from another can be challenging, especially when so many of them look alike. Take Finches, for example. While some Finch species are extremely distinct, others share features that are quite similar to their fellow...

How Birdsong Can Benefit Your Mental Health

August 28, 2023

by Elinor Cohen Looking to boost your mood? Try listening to the birds! With the overload of information we have at our fingertips these days, it can be hard to find a moment truly all to yourself. Whether it’s a text from a friend or a work email, it seems...

Summer Bird Watching Tips

June 28, 2023

Summer is the perfect time for bird watching. Perhaps you have extra time now that the school year is out, or maybe you just tend to be outdoors more often given the warmer weather. The more relaxed pace of this time of year inspires many to revisit some of their...

Staying Chipper with the Chipping Sparrow

May 28, 2023

  Gaze upward in a suburban neighborhood or a grassland community in North America and you’re likely to see a Chipping Sparrow. “Chippies,” as they are affectionately called, get their name from the sharp “chip” sound they make as they forage for food. This is distinct from their song, which...