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Ken Keffer

Nature writer Ken Keffer fondly remembers the spring duck migration in his native Wyoming, but now he gets most excited when irruptive finches, siskins and redpolls visit his feeders in Iowa.
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8 Different Kinds of Bird Nests and How to Spot Them

Home tweet home! Learn about different types of bird nests and where various bird species choose to lay their eggs.

Coast to Coast Birding Hotspots by Season

The best part about birding is that you can do it anytime, anywhere, including your...

Bird Migration Secrets Revealed

There’s much more to bird migration than meets the eye.

Bird Watching: Sunset Birds

Don’t stop bird watching when the sun goes down. For some species, things are just...

10 Spectacular National Park Birding Sites

Fantastic sightings are nearly guaranteed when you plan your trip around these magnificent birding sites.

See the Best Birding Sites…From Your Car

Don’t try birding while driving—but you can always experience one of these popular birding sites...

Birding Basics to Camouflaged Birds

Many camouflaged birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot...

10 Things You Aren’t Feeding Birds…Yet

Don’t limit your birds to seed, suet and sugar water. Keep ’em coming back for...

Beach Bum Birds: Coastal Fliers and Beach Birding Locations

Put your toes in the sand at these beach birding locations and grab some binoculars—you’ll...

Backyard Birding in Small Spaces

With a little planning and some bird feeding basics from our experts you can attract...

Grassland Birds: Hidden Gems of the Prairie

Discover why grassland birds are the hidden gems of the prairie as well as some...

Raptors, Amazing Birds of Prey

Find out why these uncommon birds of prey are some of the most captivating in...

Watching Butterflies

Watching butterflies is a delight at any age, but finding them can be a challenge....

The Best Moments of Spring Birds

Spring can seem a long way off, until you see the first wren gathering nest...

Spark Birds: Learning to Love Birdwatching

A single spotting of your personal “spark bird” can ignite a lifetime of birdwatching.

Plan a Big Day of Birding

Don’t have time for a Big Year of birding? Try a Big Day instead!

Introduce Kids to Birding

Get children to love birding, and those young birders become lifelong nature lovers.

Bird Banding and Citizen Science

Bird banding helps scientists understand behavior like bird migration. Learn about the process and how...

Berries for Birds

Want to attract more birds to your backyard? Start with berries…birds love them!