Backyard Wildlife Blog by Emily Keen Photography

A male Northern Cardinal perched on a wood fence with a green grub in its mouth,

Wildlife viewing — including birding! — can be done from anywhere, even your home!

Hi, I’m Emily Keen — a full-time Field Scientist and lover of all things wildlife and nature. My husband and I bought a property on a quarter of an acre in Florida and have been working to transform turf to gardens for wildlife. This blog shares details about my experience gardening for wildlife, attracting wildlife like birds to our property, and the species of birds and other wildlife we see from our property and their behavior.

Wasps in & Around Your Garden

Insect Biodiversity in Your Garden is Great for Plants, Wildlife & Soil Health 

Why You Should Add a Birdbath to Your Yard

Will Having Bird Feeders Attract Other Wildlife Like Rodents?

A large Blue Jay on a bird feeder, eating,

Help Birds & Other Pollinators by Leaving the Leaves

Leave the Leaves Backyard Birding by Emily Keen Photography

Is that a Mourning Dove or Owl Call

Mourning Doves Backyard Birding by Emily Keen Photography

Attracting Pollinators to Your Florida Garden

Ruby Throated Hummingbird Wood Sage

Tips for Attracting More Birds to Your Yard

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