See who visits today.

A simple way to notice, record, and enjoy the birds that share your everyday spaces.

A quieter way to notice the world.

Most of us share our spaces with more wildlife than we realize. This is a simple tool for paying attention—recording the birds that visit your yard, your balcony, or your window.

Nothing complicated. No pressure. Just a growing record of everyday moments you might otherwise miss.

The Backyard Bird Starter Kit

A simple, printable guide to help you recognize and record the birds that visit your space—without needing to be an expert.

  • Common backyard birds in the Midwest
  • Birds you’re most likely to see—and how to tell them apart
  • Seasonal arrival guide
  • Feeder-friendly species list
  • Simple tracking sheet

A simple way to track what you see.

The app helps you record the birds that visit your space over time—so you can notice patterns, seasons, and returning visitors.

Daily tracking

Log what you see in just a few seconds.

Visitor history

See which birds return and when.

Seasonal rhythm

Understand how your backyard changes over time.

From the field journal

Short notes, seasonal observations, and simple guides for noticing birds in everyday spaces.

Why winter feeders suddenly get busy

Cold weather reshapes backyard activity in predictable ways.

The quiet return of spring birds

What to look for when migration begins again.

Start identifying birds by behavior, not color

A simpler way to recognize common backyard species.

Start noticing what's already there.

Your backyard is already full of life. The only thing missing is attention. The Starter Kit is a simple way to begin paying it.