A Blue Jay at a peanut feeder was submitted to BirdSpotter by Susan Grove from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania A Pine Siskin and American Goldfinch share a window feeder in this photo by Linda Petersen from Terril, Iowa.

Enjoy live views of birds visiting the feeders on both sides of the border in Canada and the United States – in Ontario and New York. Each of the cooperating Project FeederWatch nations host a live video camera at an exciting feeding station where you can witness the live action during any daylight hour. You can also enjoy some prime Video Highlights provided on each webpage, along with a “Species Info” section with photos of some of the birds you may see; and if you click on a photo an introductory description of the species will appear – all part of the fun.

The Canadian FeederWatch Live Cam

The Ontario FeederWatch live cam is located in a residential neighborhood in Manitouwadge, Ontario, located north of Lake Superior and sponsored by Perky-Pet. This northern site is an excellent location to see winter finches like redpolls and grosbeaks – including colorful Pine Grosbeaks with Evening Grosbeaks – as well as 2 species of jays, and occasionally Ruffed Grouse! The feeding station is located in a large backyard with a big birch tree and a mixed stand of conifers with several fruit- and berry-producing shrubs. The feeders are stocked with black oil sunflower seeds, nyjer thistle seed, whole and shelled peanuts, and peanut butter suet for the dozens of species that visit; see https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/ontario-feederwatch/

The American FeederWatch Live Cam

The Cornell FeederWatch live cam is located at the Lab of Ornithology in Sapsucker Woods on the edge of the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited, this popular feeding station is positioned where the edge of the woods meets the 10-acre pond, and attracts forest species like chickadees and woodpeckers as well as some birds that prefer open environments near water, such as Red-winged Blackbirds. The Cornell Lab feeder camera connects viewers worldwide to the world of birds. Some viewers have reflected that watching the cams is a life-changing experience, a learning opportunity they liken to virtual field trips or live field biology in their living room. The Lab hopes to make viewing the live cam an active experience that sparks awareness and inspiration that can lead to other birding activities, along with conservation, education, and an active engagement with birds; see https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/cornell-lab-feederwatch/

Join the Fun of Project FeederWatch

For many of our readers, Project FeederWatch is an annual part of their birding activities from November through April, so join the fun, and add to our understanding of the birds that share our yards, and our continent annually. For more information about Project FeederWatch and how you can participate in this enjoyable citizen science project, visit https://feederwatch.org/

The BirdSpotter Photo Contest

Each year, Wild Birds Unlimited co-sponsors the popular BirdSpotter Photo Contest in which you can win a number of prizes – twice a month. Every other Monday a new BirdSpotter photo challenge begins, plus you can always view the photos submitted in real time and vote for your favorite during each two-week challenge. For all the information about the BirdSpotter Photo Contest and a list of this season’s challenge topics, see https://feederwatch.org/birdspotter2020-21/#weekly-categories

As always, enjoy the birds around you as they benefit from your efforts to provide a variety of foods, fresh water, and an attractive backyard habitat – for you and birds.