Wild birds are one of the gifts of country living!

Attract more wild birds to your property with bird feeders and bird houses

Ever heard the mournfull call of the loon? Watch and listen to this short video. It captures this haunting sound and gives a little information about the loon. You'll hear the call and response of two loons. Stunning photos compliment the sounds! Enjoy!

Ruby-throated hummingbird at one of several feeders around the lodge.

We had never been particularly interested in birds before we bought our lodge in 2002. But there were bird feeders and bird houses all over the property surrounding the cabin and we soon found out why! The forest of pine, spruce, birch, and poplar was habitat to so many types of birds. We now get hours of pleasure from observing and photographing our feathered friends!

As an added bonus, our grandchildren are getting to an age when they love to watch the antics of some of the more colorful and active birds. This is turning into a hobby and pastime the entire family loves.

This section of the site provides you with a number of birding resources to enhance your enjoyment of birds... from learning to recognize bird sounds, becoming proficient at bird identification, sources for bird houses and bird feeders and much more.

If you're a photo nut, this is also a great place to share your favorite bird pictures. Just click on the Online Rustic Living Community page.

So whether you're looking for information about the birds of North America, state birds, what to feed your hummingbirds, bird watching binoculars, or just about any other bird information, chances are you'll find it or a link to the resource on these pages.

Here's to your continued enjoyment of the birds that visit your lodge or cabin!