Bird songs are plentiful during the spring, but just why do birds sing? Find out from our bird expert.
Birding Basics
Thinking of taking up birding as a hobby? These birding basics and tips on birding for beginners will get you started.
Bird songs are plentiful during the spring, but just why do birds sing? Find out from our bird expert. Read more >
Ultimate Guide to Watching Birds in Every Season
Watching birds brings new excitement every day. Get our checklists for birding season by season.
True Colors: Decoding Bird Plumage
Brilliantly colored bird feathers serve many purposes. Learn how bird plumage protects and helps wild birds.
Spark Birds: Learning to Love Birdwatching
A single spotting of your personal “spark bird” can ignite a lifetime of birdwatching.
The Rewards of Weekend Birding
Too busy for birdwatching during the week? Try these tips to make the most of your weekend birding.
Plan a Big Day of Birding
Don’t have time for a Big Year of birding? Try a Big Day instead!
Keep Cats Indoors to Protect Wild Birds
Cats kill millions of birds each year. Keep cats indoors to keep backyard birds safe.
Introduce Kids to Birding
Get children to love birding, and those young birders become lifelong nature lovers.
How to Identify Birds
Knowing a few simple tricks can make it easier to identify birds. Get bird ID tips from an expert.
How Do Birds Fly? and Other Bird Facts
Get fascinating facts about bird senses and bird behavior from The Bird Watching Answer Book.
Attracting Birds for Less
Save money with these tips for feeding and attracting birds.
Create the Ultimate Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Love attracting birds? Don’t stop there. Garden for wildlife to create the ultimate backyard habitat for bugs, butterflies, and more.
A Chic Chick’s Guide to Birding
Birding with a friend is twice as nice! Gather your girlfriends and check out our guide to the best “chick” birding.
Can Birds Smell or Taste?
Readers often wonder “can birds smell?” or “can birds taste?” Learn about bird senses from our expert.
Bully Birds at Feeders
Learn how to keep starlings, grackles, and other so-called bully birds away from your feeders.
Birding for Small Spaces
Attracting birds doesn’t take a lot of space. Try our tips for birding in small spaces like balconies or windowsills.
Bird Migration and Flyway Zones
Want to find bird migration hotspots? Check out the four North American flyway zones.
Bird Mating: Who’s the Boss?
When it comes to bird mating for species like American Robins and House Wrens, it’s the female birds who run the show!
Bird Banding and Citizen Science
Bird banding helps scientists understand behavior like bird migration. Learn about the process and how to report a banded bird.
Attracting Nesting Birds with Better Birdhouses
Nesting birds are rewarding to watch. Get five key tips for attracting birds to nest in your garden.
Attracting Bluebirds: Tips and FAQs
It’s easy to see why so many people are interested in attracting bluebirds to their yard. We’ve got seven easy tips and answers to your questions.
Do Birds Mate for Life?
While there are monogamous birds out there, bird mating habits vary by species. Learn which birds mate for life, and which move on.
America’s Smartest Birds
Our smartest birds prove that the phrase “bird brain” is really a compliment! Learn which species top the list.
78 Solutions for Better Backyard Birding
We’ve got solutions for all your backyard birding problems, including feeder and bird bath maintenance, backyard pests, and helping sick birds.
Feeding Birds by Keeping Squirrels Away
Outwit squirrels with these tips for keeping squirrels from eating bird seed
Blog: A Shiny Solution to Deter Birds From Fruit Trees
I enjoy welcoming birds to my garden. I usually have bird seed available for them…
