Birding

Both of these songbirds are tiny and yellow, but it is possible to tell them apart. Learn how to tell...

From rufous hummingbirds to Canada geese, discover some of the ways bird migration patterns are shifting for certain bird species.

Ready to learn about bird-watching for beginners? Grab binoculars and a field guide, connect with other birders, then go see...

A birdwatcher in Pennsylvania confirms a sighting of a half male half female cardinal. Learn more about this rare bird...

From blue jays to indigo buntings, how many blue colored birds do you know? Enjoy beautiful photos of birds with...

Don’t stop birding as the sun goes down. At sunset with birds, things are just getting started. Go on an...

The American robin and the European robin are separated by an ocean but share a similar name. Learn about their...

Attract more species to visit your feeders during migration season. Follow these proven tips for feeding birds in spring from...

Even casual birders get excited during warbler migration season! Try these tips to identify the most warblers this spring.

Birds have appeared in books for centuries, from Shakespeare to Edgar Allan Poe. How many of these birds in famous...

Discover the adorable ways how birds attract mates and flirt with each other, including elaborate dances, preening and feeding rituals.

These birds with similar names look and sound different. Learn to ID black-throated blue warblers and black-throated green warblers.

Spring can seem a long way off, until you spot a phoebe and see wrens gathering nest material. Learn more...

If you own a cat, keep it indoors to protect the birds. Learn how many birds cats kill each each...

You won't want to miss these beautiful bird pictures! Each photo was submitted by a Birds & Blooms reader and...

Understanding birds' usual habitats can help you identify the species that live there. Explore more types of bird habitat.

Learn how to identify a cedar waxwing call and hear what the species sounds like. Then you can listen for...

See photos of cedar waxwing babies and learn about cedar waxwing nests, including what the baby birds eat and when...

We’ve got answers for all your backyard birdwatching problems, including cleaning feeders and bird baths, deterring backyard pests and helping...

Robins start singing even before sunrise. Learn what a robin bird song sounds like and when you should listen for...

From outwitting predators to raising a family, speed can boost a bird’s chances of survival. Learn about the fastest birds,...

Eastern bluebirds and mountain bluebirds are colorful songbirds that birders love to see. Enjoy these breathtaking pictures of bluebirds.

Looking for a new tree to add to your yard? Grow a majestic Eastern red cedar tree to provide food...

What bird lays blue eggs? What do cardinal eggs look like? Look at photos to help you identify bird eggs...

Learn about cedar waxwing migration and where these colorful birds might show up during the cold weather months.

Learn what time of year when bluebirds nest, what bluebird eggs look like, and how many broods these colorful songbirds...

What is the best bluebird house location? The bird experts answer the question to help birders attract nesting bluebirds.

Be a bluebird champion! Provide a bluebird box and become a volunteer bluebird monitor to help bluebirds survive and thrive.

Prepare for bird nesting season! Learn the materials birds need to build nests, how to protect nesting birds from predators...