Habits, Personality & Favorite Foods If you’ve ever heard a cheerful “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” call on a snowy morning, you’ve met one of the Finger Lakes’ most loyal residents. The Black-capped Chickadee may be small — but it’s bold, curious, and one of the most beloved backyard birds in Upstate New York. They stay through winter.They visit feeders daily.And they’re often the first birds to investigate something new in your yard. Here’s what makes them so special. ❄️ Chickadees Stay All Winter...

Habits, Nesting & Favorite Foods Few birds feel as hopeful as the Eastern Bluebird. That soft blue back.That rusty orange chest.That quiet perch on a fence post overlooking an open field. In the Finger Lakes, bluebirds are one of the most loved backyard species — and one of the easiest to support when you understand what they need. Here’s everything you should know. 🌎 Do Bluebirds Stay Year-Round? In the Finger Lakes, bluebirds are partial migrants . Some leave in late fall.Some stay through...

Habits, Migration & Favorite Foods If you’ve ever spotted a flash of brilliant orange high in a treetop near Keuka or Seneca Lake, you’ve probably seen a Baltimore Oriole. They look almost tropical.They sing rich, flute-like songs.And they only stay for part of the year. In the Finger Lakes, orioles are a true sign that summer has arrived. Here’s what you should know about them. 🌎 Orioles Are Migratory Visitors Unlike cardinals and blue jays, Baltimore Orioles do not stay year-round. They...