You always hear about the banding of songbirds and raptors, but rarely about hummingbird banding. Turns out that it’s an extremely specialized activity.
Birding Basics
Thinking of taking up birding as a hobby? These birding basics and tips on birding for beginners will get you started.
The Truth About Hummingbird Banding
You always hear about the banding of songbirds and raptors, but rarely about hummingbird banding. Turns out that it's an extremely specialized activity. Read more >
Birdhouse Guidelines
Just as habitat matters, so does the birdhouse. Make sure you’re offering the right size birdhouse for the bird you want to attract.
Grassland Birds: Hidden Gems of the Prairie
Discover why grassland birds are the hidden gems of the prairie as well as some of the best birding locations to spot them.
The Cutest Birds in America
The votes are in—see if your favorite bird made our list of the cutest birds in America, then get the birding basics to attract them to your yard.
Helping Birds in Winter
Learn how birds in winter are battling and surviving in extreme conditions, and find out what you can do to help.
How to Attract Orioles
The early bird gets the worm when it comes to attracting orioles to your backyard. Find out more about the oriole family and how to bring them to your yard.
Winter Birds Myths and Facts
Some folks worry winter birds will freeze on cold nights or in bird baths. Our expert has the bird facts to answer these questions.
Birding For Your Health
Discover how birdwatching can do wonders for your physical and mental well-being.
Bird Behavior: Caching Food
You see birds carrying seeds off from feeders to store them – but where do they go, and how do they find them again?
From Our Community
Tuesday in the VSR January 27, 2015
Good Morning Everyone! It is 34 here this morning. I couldn't believe it. I see where the east coast is really getting hit with that storm. Does…
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Weather Check In for Tuesday, January 27, 2015
It looks like right now we have less than 1 inch on the ground, Hope everyone made it thru ok.
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