Birding

Grow bird-friendly plants for food and shelter. For bird landscaping, include berry bushes, evergreens, flowering trees and native plants.

Plant sunflowers and other native birdseed plants to feed backyard birds. Native plants also host caterpillars and butterflies.

Northern cardinals are one of the few birds with male and female singers. Learn what a cardinal song sounds like...

Want to attract bluebirds to nest in your yard? Make a bluebird box! These DIY bluebird house plans meet the...

Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush, a bird known for its dramatic beauty and haunting...

How long do hummingbirds live? What determines their survival? Here's how old the hummingbirds in your yard grow to be—and...

Are your backyard birds squabbling over seed? Learn why birds face off at your feeders—and how to promote peace in...

We reveal the 2023 Birds & Blooms Photo Contest grand prize winner. Learn the story behind the unique butterfly and...

From those in captivity to the feathered friends at your feeders, learn how long birds live, and what factors affect...

Find out what a Costa's hummingbird looks like. Also discover the southwestern range where you can see this tiny yet...

Do northern mockingbirds visit bird feeders? Find out what foods mockingbirds eat and how to attract them to your backyard.

Look for a violet-crowned hummingbird in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what this bird looks like, what they sound like...

You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when (and where) you might spot...

Learn the key field marks to identify a Tennessee warbler, and where to look for these birds during migration and...

Learn all about a woodpecker uses its tongue and the beak to capture insects. Also find out how a woodpecker...

Wondering how to make hummingbird nectar to fill your feeders? Get the simple DIY recipe for homemade hummingbird nectar.

This duck species is easy to identify once you spot its heavy bill. Northern shoveler ducks are dabblers, filter-feeding on...

Learn what a common gallinule looks like and where to find this water bird. Plus, find out what name the...

Birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in. But you can help your feathered friends by following these...

Birding experts answer some of the most commonly asked questions about fascinating hummingbird behavior that you might see in your...

Save time and money when feeding and attracting hummingbirds with these simple tips and tricks. Your wallet will thank you!

It's time to bust these common backyard bird feeding misconceptions. Don't fall for these false bird feeding myths.

The American coot looks like a black duck with a white beak, but it's actually a member of the rail...

Buff-bellied hummingbirds shimmer in southern Texas. Find out what they look like, what foods they eat, and where they build...

If you want to feed these bold birds in your backyard, you need to know what blue jays eat. Experts...

Tasty fruits dangling from open branches entice birds, like cedar waxwings and American robins. Check out the best bird berries...

A bushtit is a tiny gray bird with a long tail. Find out where to look for flocks of tiny,...

Birds can make a mess if they perch in undesirable places. Get expert tips to deter birds from perching and...

Think sparrows are boring brown birds? Think again! Get the scoop on these familiar feathered friends with sparrow facts and...